{"product_id":"a-theory-of-disfunctionality-the-european-micro-states-as-disfunctional-states-in-the-international-system-hardcover","title":"A Theory of Disfunctionality: The European Micro-states as Disfunctional States in the International System - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArchie W. Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 11, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51828876542240,"sku":"9781648890161","price":106.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6ca5cbdd90e18126f774990aca7647ea.webp?v=1781259657","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-theory-of-disfunctionality-the-european-micro-states-as-disfunctional-states-in-the-international-system-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}