The State as Cultural Practice offers an original theory of the state. In place of the institutional state, Bevir and Rhodes argue for 'the stateless state', or for a focus on the contingent beliefs and practices of individuals. In short, they put the people back into the study of the state. INDICE: List of Figures and Tables; Preface and acknowledgements; 1: Introduction; Part I State theory; 2: Institutionalism; 3: Anti-foundationalism;4: Interpretation; 5: Rethinking the state; Part II Rule, Rationalities, and Resistance; 6: Ministerial ruling; 7: Managerial rationalities; 8: Living Westminster Traditions; 9: Bringing people back in; Conclusions; Bibliography; Index
- ISBN: 978-0-19-958075-0
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 08/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés