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State, Power, Socialism - (Radical Thinkers) by Nicos Poulantzas (Paperback)

Name: State, Power, Socialism - (Radical Thinkers) by Nicos Poulantzas (Paperback)
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In State, Power, Socialism, the leading theorist of the state and European communism advances a vigorous critique of contemporary Marxist theories of the state.
About the Author: Nicos Poulantzas was born in Athens in 1936 and died in Paris in 1979.
284 Pages
Philosophy, Political
Series Name: Radical Thinkers

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About the Book

Translation of L'aetat, le pouvoir, le socialisme.

Book Synopsis

In State, Power, Socialism, the leading theorist of the state and European communism advances a vigorous critique of contemporary Marxist theories of the state. Arguing against a general theory of the state, Poulantzas identifies forms of class power crucial to socialist
strategy that go beyond the state apparatus.

Review Quotes

"It is Poulantzas's great virtue to have seen so clearly that an adequate Marxist theory of politics must be able to deal with just those phenomena which non-Marxists have regarded as decisive refutations of Marxism."--Times Literary Supplement

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, Fascism and Dictatorship and State, Power, Socialism.

A translator from Romanian, Spanish, German, French, and Italian, Patrick Camiller has translated many works, including Dumitru Tsepeneag's Vain Art of the Fugue, The Necessary Marriage, and Hotel Europa.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .7 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 284

Genre: Philosophy

Sub-Genre: Political

Series Title: Radical Thinkers

Publisher: Verso

Format: Paperback

Author: Nicos Poulantzas

Language: English

Street Date: January 14, 2014

TCIN: 87375751

UPC: 9781781681480

Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-1763

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What distinguishes this work from other Marxist theories?

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A: This work argues against a general theory of the state, identifying class power beyond state apparatus.
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Q: What is the primary focus of Poulantzas's critique in this book?

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A: Poulantzas critiques contemporary Marxist theories of the state, emphasizing forms of class power crucial to socialist strategy.
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Q: What language is the book available in?

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A: The book is available in English, making it accessible to a broader audience.
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Q: Who is the author of State, Power, Socialism?

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A: Nicos Poulantzas, a leading theorist of the state and European communism, authored this book.
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