Theories of the state: the politics of liberal democracy

An introductory textbook on theories of the state and of politics. The five core chapters each introduce a school of thought providing an analysis of the methodology and philosophy, as well as the main objections and criticisms to which each has given rise

A major introductory textbook for students of politics, sociology and public administration on theories of the state and of politics. The five core chapters each introduce a major school of thought providing a substantial analysis of the methodology and philosophy, as well as the main objections and criticisms to which each has given rise. The theories and examples are drawn from a wide range of industrial societies