The neo-liberal state / Raymond Plant.
| Author/creator | Plant, Raymond |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. |
| Description | x, 283 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- The basis of the neo-liberal state: The nature of the neo-liberal state and the rule of law ; The foundations of the rule of law as a moral ideal ; Freedom, coercion, and the law ; Social justice : a mirage? ; Neo-liberal rights ; The welfare state and the politics of social justice ; Social justice and the welfare state : institutional problems ; Government and markets ; Government, money, and taxation -- Neo-liberal principles : a critical perspective: Freedom and coercion : an alternative account ; Social justice and neo-liberalism : a critique ; Neo-liberal rights : a wider perspective ; Concluding reflections. |
| Summary | There is a world-wide debate at the moment about the appropriate role for the state in modern societies in the light of the world financial crisis. This text provides a comprehensive analysis and critique of neo-liberal or economic liberal ideas on this issue. |
| Local note | Little-354578--305131033935- |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [270]-274) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009938573 |
| ISBN | 9780199281756 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0199281750 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | JC574 .P57 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |