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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.

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This work is described by its Cataloging in Publication data as ^D["twelve essays on state theory written over the last fifteen years^D]" and ^D["selected writings of Bob Jessop.^D]" Little more need be added. The work amounts to a festschrift for Jessop written by himself, celebrating the ^D["evolution^D]" of his thought about the nature of the ^D["capitalist state.^D]" It is clear from the text and his own admission that Jessop's thought has been greatly influenced by Nicos Poulantzas, especially the latter's application of Marxist theory. Jessop's book can be read as a defense of a fairly standard Marxist view of the state against its many critics and detractors--especially ^D["autopoieticist^D]" theory--and against the blows that view would seem to have suffered from recent events. Just when everyone is rushing to point out the errors in Marxist interpretations, Jessop comes to their defense. Whether he succeeds depends on whether one accepts his Marxist assumptions; even if one does, negotiating the complicated jargon in which he expresses his argument is difficult; if one does not, the language simply does not resonate with experience. In short, Jessop is preaching to the choir. Recommended only for graduate libraries.

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Bob Jessop is Professor of Sociology at the University of Lancaster.