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The question of changing the concept, role and functions of state
The question of changing the concept, role and functions of state

Author(s): José G. Vargas-Hernández
Subject(s): Governance, Public Administration, Government/Political systems
Published by: Alexandru and Aristia Aman Foundation
Keywords: Concept of State; State functions; role of government

Summary/Abstract: This paper on the question of the concept, role and functions of State, attempts to critically analyze recent developments and transformations. It is assumed that all existing State models to date are in ideological crisis that challenges the concept of State. The problem is that the empirical evidence of the role and functions of the State or the State system are different from a standpoint of a range of spheres of government, which generate the multiple requirements of the regulatory activity of the State. In the discussion some questions are identified and proposals that may be useful for analyzing the transformation of the State are formulated.

  • Issue Year: 1/2015
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 7-33
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: English