Theories of the State : The Politics of Liberal Democracy

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. Discusses Pluralist, New Right, Elitist, Marxist And Neo-pluralist Theories. Provides Summary Of Intellectual Origins, Methodology And Key Strengths And Weaknesses With Examples From United States, Western Europe, Etc. Patrick Dunleavy And Brendan O'leary. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 350-369). Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Introduction....Pages 1-12 Pluralism....Pages 13-71 The New Right....Pages 72-135 Elite Theory....Pages 136-202 Marxism....Pages 203-270 Neo-Pluralism....Pages 271-318 Summing Up the State Debate....Pages 319-349 Back Matter....Pages 350-382 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