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State, Power, Socialism
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Poulantzas as discussed by the authors argued against a general theory of the state, and identified forms of class power crucial to socialist strategy that goes beyond the apparatus of the State, and argued that class power can be found in many forms beyond the state itself.Abstract:
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' achievement.read more
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