This volume develops a novel approach to state theory. It offers a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the state and sets a new agenda for state research.Four central themes define the scope of the book: an account of the bases of the operational autonomy of the state; the need to develop state theory as part of a more general social theory; the possibilities of explaining "capitalist societalization" without assuming that the economy is the ultimate determinate of societal dynamics; and a defense of the method of articulation in theory construction.In developing these issues, Bob Jessop both builds on and goes well beyond the view presented in his earlier books, The Capitalist State (1982) and Nicos Poulantzas (1985). The result is a highly original statement that should stimulate much debate. The volume confirms the author's standing as one of the most important postwar Marxist state theorists.

State Theory: Putting the Capitalist State in Its Place

Politics & Social Sciences

Jessop, Bob

Philosophy

Penn State University Press

State Theory: Putting Capitalist States in their Place

Politics & Government

Polity

In this critical discussion of the debates surrounding Margaret Thatcher, the first part presents a general review of the account of Thatcherism developed by academics and economic and political analysts from the mid-70s, and part two situates and reproduces a debate on the subject between Stuart Hall and the authors. In the third part the authors relate the issues raised by competing accounts of Thatcherism to some of the key theoretical and methodological problems in current social and political analysis such as - structure and agency, state-centred versus society-centred approaches to politics, the relative autonomy of the political, the role of class interests and social movements.

Thatcherism: A Tale of Two Nations

Bromley, Simon

Bonnett, Kevin

Ling, Tom

Blackwell Pub.

In this important new book, Bob Jessop offers a radical new interpretation of capitalist states and their likely future development. He focuses on the changing forms, functions, scales and effectiveness of economic and social policy that have emerged since the 1950s in advanced western capitalist states. The postwar Keynesian welfare national state that developed in most advanced capitalist societies has long been regarded as being in crisis. Mounting tensions have been generated by technological change, globalization, and economic and political crises, and new social and political movements have also had a destabilizing impact. Jessop examines these factors in relation to the rise, consolidation and crisis of Atlantic Fordism and asks whether a new type of capitalist state that is currently emerging offers a solution. He notes that there are several difficulties still to be overcome before the new type of state is consolidated; in particular, he is critical of its neoliberal form and considers its main alternatives. This book will have broad cross-disciplinary appeal. It will be read by sociologists, political scientists, institutional economists, geographers and students of social policy.

The Future of the Capitalist State

Sociology

In this important new book, Bob Jessop offers a radical new interpretation of capitalist states and their likely future development. He focuses on the changing forms, functions, scales and effectiveness of economic and social policy that have emerged since the 1950s in advanced western capitalist states. 
The postwar Keynesian welfare national state that developed in most advanced capitalist societies has long been regarded as being in crisis. Mounting tensions have been generated by technological change, globalization, and economic and political crises, and new social and political movements have also had a destabilizing impact. Jessop examines these factors in relation to the rise, consolidation and crisis of Atlantic Fordism and asks whether a new type of capitalist state that is currently emerging offers a solution. He notes that there are several difficulties still to be overcome before the new type of state is consolidated; in particular, he is critical of its neoliberal form and considers its main alternatives. This book will have broad cross-disciplinary appeal. It will be read by sociologists, political scientists, institutional economists, geographers and students of social policy.

Business & Money

Economics

The State: Past, Present, Future (Keyconcepts)

Debates about the role and nature of the state are at the heart of modern politics. However, the state itself remains notoriously difficult to define, and the term is subject to a range of different interpretations. In this book, distinguished state theorist Bob Jessop provides a critical introduction to the state as both a concept and a reality. He lucidly guides readers through all the major accounts of the state, and examines competing efforts to relate the state to other features of social organization. Essential themes in the analysis of the state are explored in full, including state formation, periodization, the re-scaling of the state and the state's future. Throughout, Jessop clearly defines key terms, from hegemony and coercion to government and governance. He also analyses what we mean when we speak about 'normal'and 'exceptional' states, and states that are 'failed' or 'rogue'.Combining an accessible style with expert sensitivity to the complexities of the state, this short introduction will be core reading for students and scholars of politics and sociology, as well as anyone interested in the changing role of the state in contemporary societies.

Debates about the role and nature of the state are at the heart of modern politics. However, the state itself remains notoriously difficult to define, and the term is subject to a range of different interpretations. In this book, distinguished state theorist Bob Jessop provides a critical introduction to the state as both a concept and a reality. He lucidly guides readers through all the major accounts of the state, and examines competing efforts to relate the state to other features of social organization. Essential themes in the analysis of the state are explored in full, including state formation, periodization, the re-scaling of the state and the state's future. Throughout, Jessop clearly defines key terms, from hegemony and coercion to government and governance. He also analyses what we mean when we speak about 'normal' and 'exceptional' states, and states that are 'failed' or 'rogue'. Combining an accessible style with expert sensitivity to the complexities of the state, this short introduction will be core reading for students and scholars of politics and sociology, as well as anyone interested in the changing role of the state in contemporary societies.

State Power

Bob Jessop presents an uptodate account of his distinctive approach to the dialectics of structure and strategy in the exercise of state power While his earlier work critically surveys other state theories this book focuses on the development of his own strategicrelational approach It introduces its main sources outlines its development applies this approach to four case studies and sketches a strategicrelational research agenda Thus the book presents a comprehensive theoretical statement of the approach and guidelines for its application Key features of the book include an account of the authors theoretical development a review of recent developments in state theory and the cultural turn in political economy critical strategicrelational rereadings of major state theorists Marx on political representation Gramsci on the spatiality of state power Poulantzas on the state as a social relation and the later Foucault on statecraft applications of the strategicrelational approach to important issues concerning the contemporary state its gendered selectivity the future of the national state the states temporal sovereignty and the relevance of multiscalar metagovernance in Europe for the more general future of the state The book concludes with recommendations for future strategicrelational research in political economy and state theory Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online Pages 136 Chapters British English British Royal Family Punch and Judy Bhangra Postcard Quarter days British comedy Bank holiday Cross quarter day Pub quiz Angry young men Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts Manufactures Commerce Shrove Tuesday Cottaging Mothering Sunday Culture of the United Kingdom British Council Coronation of the British monarch Culture of Yorkshire British diaspora Alternative names for the British Royal Society of Literature UFO sightin

Social Sciences

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State Theory: Putting the Capitalist State in Its Place

State Theory: Putting Capitalist States in their Place

State Theory: Putting the Capitalist State in Its Place

Thatcherism: A Tale of Two Nations

The Future of the Capitalist State

The Future of the Capitalist State

The State: Past, Present, Future (Keyconcepts)

The State: Past, Present, Future (Keyconcepts)

State Power

State Power