The Nature and Development of the Modern State

Graeme J Gill

ISBN 10: 0333804503 / ISBN 13: 9780333804506

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

About this Item

Despite the increasing globalization of many aspects of social, economic and political life, the state remains the fundamental element of contemporary governance. This book provides a broad-ranging introduction to the origins, role and future of the modern state and makes its own distinct contribution to tracing out continuities and changes especially in relation to the development of state capacity.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Nature and Development of the Modern State
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333804503
• ISBN 13: 9780333804506
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Despite the increasing globalization of many aspects of social, economic, and political life, the state remains the fundamental element of contemporary governance. This lively and accessible new book provides a broad-ranging introduction to the origins, role, and future of the modern state and makes its own distinct contribution to tracing out continuities and changes in its development.

About the Author

Graeme Gill is Professor of Government and Public Administration, University of Sydney, Australia.