Isbn: 9781527761605 - leviathan in crisis: an international symposium on the state, its past, present, and future, by fifty-four twentieth century writers (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the nature and evolution of the state, focusing on its origins, forms, and functions. The author argues that states arise from the need to regulate relations between victorious and vanquished groups, with the primary purpose of exploiting the latter. Over time, states have evolved from primitive robber states to more complex and bureaucratic entities, but their essential character has remained the same. The book examines the class struggles that shape state policies and highlights the role of the state in maintaining social order and promoting economic development. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities posed by the rise of global interdependence and the increasing importance of non-state actors in international affairs. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the state, providing valuable insights into its historical development, sociological foundations, and contemporary significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…