Coercion and Consent: Studies on the Modern State

* In contrast to many books concerned with modernity/postmodernity debates which focus on the cultural sphere, John Hall examines the key institutional structures and processes of modernity.
* In particular, the book examines the form and character of capitalism, war, late development, civil society and the causes and collapse of socialism. The author also addresses the revival of nationalism and the possibilities of democratization.
* This book combines historical insight with sustained political and social analysis.