Changes in the State

The rapid changes in Germany and Eastern Europe have meant that the state has become the centre of discourse in political science, sociology, economics and geography. This is partly a product of the intellectual challenge posed by neo-Marxism in each of these disciplines and partly a result of the seemingly inexorable expansion in the scale and responsiblities of modern states in the First, Second and Third Worlds and an attempt by scholars to explain this phenomenon. Drawing on contributions from various disciplines Changes in the State seeks to understand the state in terms of dynamism and change. By examining how and why the state changes, using various models and theories, this volume enlivens current debate by replacing the static concept of the state with a new and vital approach. The book considers a wide range of specific states: historical states, states in economically advanced societies and states in developing societies. It will pose a challenge to academics and students from across the board of political science, international affairs, sociology, history, economics and geography.Greenberg, Edward S. is the author of 'Changes in the State', published 1990 under ISBN 9780803938779 and ISBN 0803938772.