1997 年 41 巻 3 号 p. 55-74,105
This paper attempts to rethink the "relative autonomy" of the state in capitalist society and criticize "state-centered approach" theoretically.
First of all the debate on this concept in neo-Marxism in 1970' s is reviewed and the fact that this concept has a very delicate implication of the autonomy is confirmed.
Secondly three phases, in which the autonomy of the state emerges, is theoretically formalized and this frame of reference is applied to the analysis of three typical developmental states which are those in Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
Thirdly it is assured that the specificity of developmental states can be grasped by that frame. But this does not signify that the developmental state has the "relative autonomy" and it is suggested that it should be not normal capitalist states, which are formed by contingent factors.