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Normative vs. Descriptive State Definitions by Rey Mart Lamparas is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses two approaches to defining the state: the Normative Approach and the Descriptive Approach. The Normative Approach evaluates the state based on fixed norms and essential elements such as people, territory, government, and sovereignty, while acknowledging the complexity of states that may not fit these criteria. An example given is the Vatican, which is recognized as a state normatively but may not qualify under empirical social science methodologies.
- Author
- Rey Mart Lamparas
- Language
- EN