American Federalism: A Concise Introduction: A Concise Introduction

di Larry N. Gerston (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2007

Understanding federalism - the form of political organization that unites separate polities within an overarching political system so that all maintain their political integrity - is central to the study of democratic government in the United States. Yet, many political scientists treat federalism as a set of abstract principles or a maze of budgetary transfers with little connection to real political life. This concise and engaging book boils the discussion down to its essence: federalism is about power, specifically the tug for power among and within the various levels of government. Author Larry N. Gerston examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of federalism; the various "change events" that have been involved in defining America's unique set of federal principles over time; and the vertical, horizontal, and international dimensions of federalism in the United States today. The result is a book examining the ways in which institutional political power is both diffused and concentrated in the United States.

• Autore: Larry N. Gerston
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2007
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 197 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• Peso: 294 gr.
• EAN: 9780765616722

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