The Rise and Decline of the State

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Martin Van Creveld

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The state, which since the middle of the seventeenth century has been the most important of all modern institutions, is in decline. From Western Europe to Africa, many existing states are either combining into larger communities or falling apart. Many of their functions are likely to be taken over by a variety of organizations that, whatever their precise nature, are not states. In this unique volume Martin van Creveld traces the story of the state from its beginnings to its end. Starting with the simplest political organizations that ever existed, he guides the reader through the origins of the state, its development, its apotheosis during the two World Wars, and its spread from its original home in Western Europe to cover the globe. In doing so, he provides a fascinating history of government from its origins to the present day. This original book will of interest to historians, political scientists and sociologists.

Release date NZ

August 26th, 1999

Author

Martin Van Creveld

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

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Worked examples or Exercises

Pages

448

Dimensions

154x229x28

ISBN-13

9780521656290

Product ID

1771453

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