Book launch: Bourdieu's Theory of the State

Associate Professor Steve Loyal (UCD Sociology) published the new book "Bourdieu's Theory of the State: A Critical Introduction" with Palgrave Macmillan. The book will be launched on 26 April, 5pm in the UCD Common Room, B104, Newman Building, UCD. Everybody is welcome.

The book critically examines Pierre Bourdieu's theory of the state by assessing its theoretical and empirical value. Steve Loyal situates Bourdieu's work within the context of both classical and modern theories of the state, providing a comprehensive frame of reference. Finally, Loyal discusses Bourdieu's theoretical limitations and projects how his theory of the state might be utilized in the future.