The strategic-relational approach, realism and the state: from regulation theory to neoliberalism via Marx and Poulantzas, an interview with Bob Jessop

In this wide-ranging interview, Bob Jessop discusses the development of, and many of main themes in, his work over last fifty years. He explains how he became interested in realism Marxism; describes various influences on highly influential theory state. The discussion explores strategic-relational approach, thoughts regulation theory, variegated capitalism, post-disciplinarity, cultural political economy ‘spatial-turn’, as well neoliberalism, contemporary events looming problems climate change crisis.