In the last two decades, objects of analysis such as 'the state' have increasingly been seen as uncertain and contested theoretical concepts. Mark J. Smith presents a counter argument that highlights how existing theoretical approaches can provide useful tools for understanding contemporary political developments.
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Examines the connection between theories of the State and approaches to knowledge construction. It focuses on neo-pluralist, neo-liberalist and neo-Marxist thought, analysing the work of Hayek and others.
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Introduction 1. Situating the state: metatheorizing and critical exegesis 2. Empiricism, idealism, realism 3. Polyarchic civility and the state 4. The horizon of catallactic possibilities 5. Capitalism, the state and societalization 6. Metatheorizing the state: preliminary conclusions
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Product details
ISBN
9780415864251
Published
2013-12-16
Publisher
Vendor
Routledge
Weight
560 gr
Height
234 mm
Width
156 mm
Age
G, U, 01, 05
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
296