On work of David Mitrany (1888 – 1975) is based theory neofuctionalism also known as liberal institutionalism (see Liberalism) and international functionalism. Mitrany pioneered modern integrative theory. Whatever we call this discipline it's the third main liberal approach to International relations (Fisrt two are international liberalism and idealism). The basic principle maintains international (not only economical) cooperation as the best mean of softening antagonism in international environment.

Publications

• Rumania, her history and politics (1915)
• (1917)
• The problem of international sanctions (1925)]
• (1930)
• The progress of international government (1933)
• The effect of the War in south eastern Europe (1936)
• A working peace system (1943)
• The road to security (1944)
• American interpretations (1946)
• World unity and the nations (1950)
• (1951)
• Food and freedom (1954)
• The functional theory of politics (1975)

See also:

• Neofuncionalism
• Liberalism

Sources:

British Library of Political and Economical Science