Theories of the State: The Politics of Liberal DemocracyA 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. |
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Theories of the State: The Politics of Liberal Democracy Patrick Dunleavy,Brendan O'Leary Limited preview - 1987 |
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