This important book is the first serious philosophical examination of the modern state. It inquires into the justification of this particular form of political

This volume offers an incisive overview of central issues and controversies in political thought and analysis. It includes major discussions of the idea of the

The book focuses on whether the construction of a public health system is an inherent characteristic of the managerial function of modern political systems. Thu

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