“Harney gives us a refreshingly new perspective on the contemporary state through the labor of those in government and public administration. His analyses move elegantly from the registers of daily practice and experience to general theoretical discussions to create a sophisticated and accessible argument.”—Michael Hardt, author of Empire (with Antonio Negri) “There is a growing need for a socially critical understanding ... Read moreof corporate management and government. Stefano Harney’s book is a timely contribution in this regard. This is a painstaking analysis of the complexity of political and administrative processes.”—Tony Tinker, Editor, Critical Perspectives on Accounting Show Less