Written By A Team Of Experts, This Text Introduces All Of The Main Competing Theoretical Approaches To The Study Of The State, Including Pluralism, Marxism, Institutionalism, Feminism, Green Theory And More. A Brand New ''issues'' Section Enables Readers To Apply These Key Concepts And Theoretical Approaches To Important Developments In The State Today. This New Edition Offers: - Coverage Of All Key Empirical And Theoretical Developments In The Field, With Analysis Of The Impact Of Globalisation, Global Financial Upheavals, Brexit, Covid-19 And Social Movements Such As Black Lives Matter - A Wide Range Of Voices, Perspectives, Contemporary And Historical Examples, Giving Readers A Holistic Overview Of The Field, As Well As Deeper Dives Into Key Issues - Brand New Chapters On Sovereignty, Security, Territory, Capital, Nationalism And Populism - Guided Further Reading Suggestions At The End Of Each Chapterproviding Both A Firm Grounding In The Key Concepts And Critical Engagement With Contemporary Controversies And Debates, This Text Is Ideal For Those Studying All Aspects Of The State.