State, Power, Socialism

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By Nicos Poulantzas

Series: Radical Thinkers Set 08

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State, Power, Socialism by Nicos Poulantzas offers a robust critique of Marxist theories concerning the state. Building on his earlier works, Poulantzas challenges the idea of a general theory of the state and explores forms of class power essential for socialist strategies extending beyond the state's apparatus. This edition features a new introduction by Stuart Hall, providing a critical appraisal of Poulantzas's contributions.
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Ideal for students and scholars of political theory, Marxism, and socialism, as well as readers interested in critical analyses of state power within contemporary politics.

Advances a vigorous critique of contemporary Marxist theories of the state, arguing against a general theory of the state, and identifying forms of class power crucial to socialist strategy that goes beyond the apparatus of the state.

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Developing themes of his earlier works, Poulantzas here advances a vigorous critique of contemporary Marxist theories of the state, arguing against a general theory of the state, and identifying forms of class power crucial to socialist strategy that goes beyond the apparatus of the state.

This new edition includes an introduction by Stuart Hall, which critically appraises Poulantzas's achievement.

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Praised by the Times Literary Supplement for its insightful analysis, the book is recognised for addressing complex political phenomena often seen as challenges to Marxism, thus reinforcing its relevance in Marxist political theory.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781681480

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Contributors:

Translated by Patrick Camiller
Introduction by Stuart Hall
Translated by Patrick Camiller
Translated by Patrick Camiller

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Nicos Poulantzas Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs Series: Radical Thinkers Set 08

About the Author

Nicos Poulantzas was born in Athens in 1936 and died in Paris in 1979. His other published works include Political Power and Social Classes, Classes in Contemporary Capitalism, The Crisis of Dictatorships and State, Power, Socialism.

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