Why do many Asian, African, and Latin American states have such difficulty in directing the behavior of their populations--in spite of the resources at their di

The essays in this book trace the development of Joel Migdal's "state-in-society" approach. The essays situate the approach within the classic literature in pol

Since the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, the previously well-established organisation of world politics has been thrown into di

Why are some states able to deliver public services to their citizens while others cannot? Why are some states beset by internal conflict that leaves many impov

How does history end? -- The Red Queen -- Will to power -- Economics outside the corridor -- Allegory of good government -- The European scissors -- Mandate of