The Myth of the Powerless State by Linda Weiss

The Myth of the Powerless State by Linda Weiss

aeo Develops an original theory of state capacity in an era of global economy. aeo Unlike existing theories, the author argues that as world economic integration proceeds, the individual states play an increasingly important role in the development of industrial transformation and social well--being.

"I can unreservedly recommend this book as easily the most intelligent, best-researched and original account available of the relations between states and capitalist economies in the advanced NorthLinda Weiss's careful dissections of economic policies and performance in Japan and East Asia, Sweden, Germany, Britain and the United States demolishes most conventional generalizations deriving from neo-liberal, "globalization" or social democratic theories alike. This is macro-sociology of the highest quality." Professor Michael Mann, UCLA

"This is a splendid study in political economy. Weiss uses the comparison between East Asia, Sweden and Germany as the basis for a theoretical analysis of the role of the state as a coordinator and steerer of industrial upgrading. Her style is punchy, her argument is original. Future research will have to take The Myth of the Powerless State as a point of reference." Professor Robert Wade, Russell Sage Foundation, New York

"Articulate, engaging and highly persuasive ... this is a fine work. And it is easily the best attempt so far to reinstate the anti-liberal, pro-state, economically national cause." Australian Journal of Political Science

"Her statement of a case against leaving things to markets that are currently influential is clear and thoughtful, and her argument deserves attention from both sides of the political divide." Times Literary Supplement

"A welcome contribution to the ongoing debate over globalization. This book provides the best general discussion of state power yet available." Foreign Affairs

Linda M. Weiss is an Australian professor of political science at the University of Sydney, specialising in the international and comparative politics of economic development.

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ISBN 13	9780745615820
ISBN 10	0745615821
Title	The Myth of the Powerless State
Author	Linda Weiss
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	1998-04-07
Number of pages	280
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