An essay on the modern state
Christopher W. Morris
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An essay on the modern state
Published
1998
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
305
ISBN-10
052149625X
Description
This important book is the first serious philosophical examination of the modern state. It inquires into the justification of this particular form of political society. It asks whether all states are "nation-states," what are the alternative ways of organizing society, and which conditions make a state legitimate. The author concludes that, while states can be legitimate, they typically fail to have the powers (e.g., sovereignty) they claim. Many books analyze government and its functions, but none other focuses on the state as a distinctive form of political organization or examines critically the claims states make for themselves. In filling this lacuna, Christopher Morris has written a book that will command the attention of political philosophers, political scientists, legal theorists, and specialists in international relations.
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For most readers, An essay on the modern state typically takes between 6h 21m and 4h 14m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,250 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for An essay on the modern state is approximately 76,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of An essay on the modern state?
An essay on the modern state was written by Christopher W. Morris.
When was An essay on the modern state published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.