Theories of the State: The Politics of Liberal Democracy

By Brendan O'Leary and Patrick Dunleavy

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333386981
• ISBN13: 9780333386989
• Release Date: May 1987
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"