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An innovative contribution to political theory, State Work examines the labor of government workers in North America. Arguing that this work needs to be theorized precisely because it is vital to the creation and persistence of the state, Stefano Harney draws on thinking from public administration and organizational sociology, as well as poststructuralist theory and performance studies, to launch a cultural studies of the state. Countering conceptions of the government and its employees as remote and inflexible, Harney uses the theory of mass intellectuality developed by Italian workertheorists to illuminate the potential for genuine political progress inherent within state work.State Work begins with an ethnographic account of Harneys work as a midlevel manager within an Ontario government initiative charged with leading the provinces efforts to combat racism. Through readings of material such as The XFiles and Law & Order, Harney then reviews how popular images of the state and government labor are formed within American culture and how these ideas shape everyday life. He highlights the mutually dependent roles played in state work by the citizenry and civil servants. Using as case studies Al Gores National Partnership for Reinventing Government and a communitypolicing project in New York City, Harney also critiques public management literature and performance measurement theories. He concludes his study with a look at the motivations of state workers.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'State Work: Public Administration and Mass Intellectuality'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of government workers' roles in North America, emphasizing the importance of theorizing their work for understanding the state's creation and persistence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'State Work' is Stefano Harney.
- Q: What type of research does Stefano Harney use in this book? A: Stefano Harney employs ethnographic research, drawing from his experience as a midlevel manager in a government initiative, alongside public administration theory and cultural studies.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'State Work'? A: Key topics include the critique of public management literature, the role of state workers, and the impact of popular culture on perceptions of government work.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on July 2, 2002.
- Q: How many pages are in 'State Work'? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Cultural'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of political theory? A: Yes, 'State Work' is suitable for students and scholars interested in political theory, public administration, and cultural studies.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.