The Systems Approach to the Pluralist Theory of International Relations: A Case Study of the European Union

This article aims at introducing concepts related to the systems approach applied to the international system. First, the authors describe the systems view considering General Systems Theory in order to conceptualize the international systems as well as the Pluralist Theory of International Relation...

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Published in:Systemic practice and action research 2006-10, Vol.19 (5), p.475-487
Main Authors: Ventura, Carla A. Arena, Cavalcanti, Melissa Franchini, de Paula, Verônica Angélica Freitas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Cold War
Globalization
International
International relations
Monetary unions
Power
System theory
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Summary:This article aims at introducing concepts related to the systems approach applied to the international system. First, the authors describe the systems view considering General Systems Theory in order to conceptualize the international systems as well as the Pluralist Theory of International Relations. Based on General Systems Theory, the authors analyze the international systems from the perspective of the Pluralist Theory of International Relations, using a case study on the European Union. The pluralist image of international systems presents important similarities to Systems Theory, as it analyzes the international context, characterized by variety, complexity and dynamics and uses the concepts of object, attribute, inputs and outputs, environment, motivations and process, which enable a better understanding of the international system. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1094-429X
1573-9295
DOI:10.1007/s11213-006-9037-1