The Nature and Development of the Modern State

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.Graeme Gill is the author of 'The Nature and Development of the Modern State', published 2003 under ISBN 9780333804490 and ISBN 033380449X.