Critically Examine the Pluralist Theory of the State Before we can examine the pluralist theory of the state it is first necessary to define exactly what is meant by the term state'. Once this is done we can look at the pluralist conception of the state, or more accurately, the pluralist conception of the ... a variety of techniques. These include dominating the economy, using police and military force, manipulating the educational system and the mass media, sanctioning or eliminating those who oppose them, and creating ideologies that legitimise their power and rule. Elites use their availa...

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