The institutional features and the past and future role of the state should be a central concern of contemporary sociological and political theory, but until no

Despite the increasing globalization of many aspects of social, economic and political life, the state remains the fundamental element of contemporary governanc

The modern state is hugely important in our everyday lives. It takes nearly half our income in taxes. It registers our births, marriages and deaths. It educates

The modern state, however we conceive of it today, is based on a pattern that emerged in Europe in the period from 1100 to 1600. Inspired by a lifetime of teach

Nelson provides a historical overview of the theoretical and ideological evolution of the modern state, from pre-state and pre-modern state formations to the pr