Steven Loyal: 2 books
Bourdieu's Theory of the State
A Critical Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2017
This book critically examines Pierre Bourdieu's theory of the state by assessing its theoretical and empirical value. Steven Loyal expertly 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...
State Power and Asylum Seekers in Ireland
An Historically Grounded Examination of Contemporary Trends
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2018
This book aims to account for the reception, treatment and sometimes, eventual deportation, of asylum seekers in Ireland, by analysing how they are framed and dealt with by the Irish state. Both historically and theoretically grounded, it will discuss contemporary immigration policies and issues in...