This book critically examines Pierre Bourdieu's theory of the state by assessing its theoretical and empirical value. Steven Loyal expertly situates Bourdieu's work within the context of both classical and modern theories of the state, providing a comprehensive frame of reference. Finally, Loyal discusses Bourdieu's theoretical limitations and projects how his theory of the state might be utilized in the future.1. Introduction
2. Bourdieus intellectual biography
3. Classical and Modern Theories of the State
4. Bourdieus theory of the state
5. The Field of Power
6. State formation
7. An Assessment of Bourdieus theory of the State
8. Conclusion
Steven Loyal is Associate Professor at the School of Sociology at University College Dublin, Ireland. His areas of interest include sociological theory, migration, the sociology of knowledge, social stratification, and historical sociology. This book critically examines Pierre Bourdieus theory of the state by assessing its theoretical and empirical value. Steven Loyal expertly situates Bourdieu's work within the context of both classical and modern theories of the state, providing a comprehensive frame of reference. Finally, Loyal discusses Bourdieu's theoretical limitations and projects how his theory of the state might be utilized in the future.
Steven Loyal is Associate Professor at the School of Sociology at University College Dublin, Ireland. His areas of interest include sociological theory, migration, the sociology of knowledge, social stratification, and historical sociology.
Provides a comprehensive and systematic analysis of Bourdieu's theory of the state
Fills a gap in the research of Bourdieu's tlãÒ
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