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The state in capitalist society.

by Ralph Miliband

The Key work of Britain's leading postwar Marxist thinker (and father of British Labour politician Ed Miliband), which deconstructs the capitalist state, showing that it is not a neutral set of institutions but rather reflects the interests of the dominant capitalist class.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?