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Submission guidelines

The study of politics and the state is central to an understanding of social relations in society, especially as related to the class nature of politics, political power, and the state. As the most powerful institution in society, the state plays a prominent role in decisions that affect many spheres of social life. However, political power is deeper and more pervasive when we explore the class basis of social relations and its impact on the state. Thus, control of the state by dominant classes in society affects the nature of society and social relations in a significant way.

This series aims to address the nature and extent of political power and the crucial role class plays in affecting the nature and policies enacted by the state. Thus, to understand the very basis of politics and the state’s actions in society, the series addresses the class nature of political power as manifested in politics and the state.

The series will take up these topics in comparative-historical perspective and include a variety of case studies on political power and the state around the world.

The series is currently calling for full book proposals. Reach out to the series editor or Commissioning Editor for a proposal form.
 

See our guidance on how to write a proposal


Topics of interest for the series include but are not limited to:

  • The Class Basis of Power, Politics, and the State
  • The Class Nature of Politics and the State in Capitalist Society
  • Political Power, the State, and Threats to Democratic Governance
  • Politics, the State, and the Resurgence of Nationalism
  • The Global Rise of Authoritarianism in the 21st Century
  • Neoliberalism, the State and Revolution on a Global Scale
  • Alternative Systems of Political Power, the State, and Society

 

Submit your proposal

We actively welcome proposals on any theme relevant to this series. If you would like to discuss contributing to the series please contact:

Berch Berberoglu
Editor
[email protected]

Katy Mathers
Publisher
[email protected]

 

Editorial team

Editorial team

Series Editor

Berch Berberoglu, Ph.D.
Foundation Professor of Sociology, Emeritus
Founding Director, Ozmen Institute for Global Studies
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada, USA

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Larry T. Reynolds, Ph.D.; Professor of Sociology Emeritus, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, USA
  • Rhonda Levine, Ph.D.; Professor of Sociology Emerita, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, USA
  • Patrick Bond, Ph.D.; Professor of Political Economy and Sociology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Ligaya Lindio-McGovern, Ph.D.; Professor of Sociology Emerita, Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo, Indiana, USA
  • Christopher Chase-Dunn, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Director, Institute for Research on World-Systems, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
  • Jaroslaw Przeperski, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor, Center for Family Research, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Science, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland
  • Rose Brewer, Ph.D.; Professor of Sociology and African American and African Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  • Martin Orr, Ph.D.; Professor of Sociology, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA
  • Walda Katz-Fishman, Ph.D.; Professor of Sociology Emerita, Howard University, Washington, D.C., USA
  • Henry Veltmeyer, Ph.D.; Research Professor of Development Studies, Universidad Autόnoma de Zacatecas, Mexico Professor of Development Studies, Emeritus, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Rajendra Baikady, Ph.D., FRSA; Assistant Professor of Social Work, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
  • Ann Strahm, Ph.D.; Professor and Chair of Sociology, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California, USA
  • Adam Fabry, Ph.D.; Lecturer in Economics, Universidad Nacional de Chilecito, Cordoba, Argentina
  • Alan Jay Spector, Ph.D.; Professor of Sociology Emeritus, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana, USA

Calls for submissions

At a time of great political turmoil, the study of the relationship between politics, the state and society is essential as we move forward in the twenty-first century. This series makes an important contribution to the study of the class nature of the state and political power as they affect society and social relations on a global scale.

Aims and scope

The books in this series aim to examine the nature and dynamics of the state and political institutions that serve particular class interests and are the leading forces that promote prevailing power relations and maintain the established social order.

Simultaneously investigating the social movements aimed at challenging state power that are increasingly taking the lead in confronting the powers of the state through various forms of resistance across the globe, this series provides an analysis of the relationship between the state and opposing class forces vying for power in attempting to understand the dynamics of politics and political power in contemporary capitalist society.

This title is aligned with our fairer society goal

We are passionate about working with researchers globally to deliver a fairer, more inclusive society. This perhaps has never been more important than in today’s divided world.

SDG 1 No poverty
SDG 2 Zero hunger
SDG 5 Gender equality
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, justice & strong institutions
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