{"product_id":"a-theory-of-disfunctionality-archie-w-simpson-9781648892493","title":"A Theory of Disfunctionality: The European Micro-states as Disfunctional States in the International System","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Archie W. Simpson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1648892493\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781648892493\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vernon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d","brand":"Archie W. Simpson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48453853282559,"sku":"9781648892493","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4c3e8ae2-8851-4e37-8aa0-17b35c6d67c8.jpg?v=1777302664","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-theory-of-disfunctionality-archie-w-simpson-9781648892493","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}