A Theory of Disfunctionality: The European Micro-states as Disfunctional States in the International System

A Theory of Disfunctionality: The European Micro-states as Disfunctional States in the International System
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Publisher : Vernon Press
Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 9781648891946
ISBN-13 : 1648891942
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Download or read book A Theory of Disfunctionality: The European Micro-states as Disfunctional States in the International System written by Archie W. Simpson and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Theory of Disfunctionality: The European Micro-states as Disfunctional States in the International System" explains the continuing survival of European micro-states as members of the international system. Micro-states are small sovereign states with populations of 1 million or less, of which there are 10 in Europe. The existence of micro-states raises a number of questions about the nature of statehood, the recognition of sovereignty, and the ability of such states to maintain a presence in international politics. This book establishes the ‘theory of disfunctionality’ in which a functional account of statehood is proposed. It is argued that the state has six functions—but the micro-states are so small that they ‘contract out’ some state functions to others in the international system. By doing this, the micro-states ensure their continuing survival in international politics. The book, which focuses on two case studies—Monaco and Luxembourg—, will be of particular interest to those involved in small state studies including scholars, students, practitioners and policy-makers, as well as those researching International Relations and state theory.


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This study is concerned with European micro-states and their continual survival in the international system. Micro-states are sovereign states with populations