State Theory by Bob Jessop

State Theory by Bob Jessop

This volume develops a novel approach to state theory. It offers a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the state and sets a new agenda for state research. Four central themes define the scope of the book: an account of the bases of the operational autonomy of the state; the need to develop state theory as part of a more general social theory; the possibilities of explaining 'capitalist societalization' without assuming that the economy is the ultimate determinant of societal dynamics; and a defence of the method of articulation in theory construction. In developing these issues, Bob Jessop both builds on and goes well beyond the view presented in his earlier books, The Capitalist State (1982) and Nicos Poulantzas (1985). The result is a highly original statement which will become a center-point of discussion. The volume confirms the author's standing as one of the most important post-War Marxist state theorists.

'This book is a major contribution to the theory of the stateIt is extraordinarily well written and despite its theoretical complexity, Jessop is careful to avoid the 'flight' into jargon and the opacity so often associated with Marxist thought.'
International Journal of Urban and Regional Research

Bob Jessop is the author of several previous works including Thatcherism (Polity, 1988).

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ISBN 13	9780745602905
ISBN 10	0745602908
Title	State Theory
Author	Bob Jessop
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	1990-11-01
Number of pages	432
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