Marxism and the State: An Analytical Approach (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780333724781)

Paul Wetherly provides a restatement and defence of the classical Marxist theory of the state, developing an analytical approach that draws on G.A. Cohen's functional interpretation of Marx's theory of history. Instrumentalist and structuralist arguments are conceived as related causal mechanisms within the functional approach, and the principle of economic determination is shown to be consistent with the relative autonomy of the state as an institution with its own interests and capacities. This old-fashioned interpretation is defended against rival approaches within contemporary Marxism, notably Jessop's strategic relational approach.

Author: P. Wetherly
ISBN-10: 033372478X
ISBN-13: 9780333724781
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 06/07/2005
Pages: 247
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.94h x 5.46w x 0.74d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2006 pg. 1901