Comparative Federalism: Theory and PracticeA new examination of contemporary federalism and federation, which delivers a detailed theoretical study underpinned by fresh case studies. It is grounded in a clear distinction between 'federations', particular kinds of states, and 'federalism', the thinking that drives and promotes them. It also details the origins, formation, evolution and operations of federal political interests, through an authoritative series of chapters that:
The final chapter also presents a definitive assessment of federal theory. This book will be of great interest to students and researchers of federalism, devolution, comparative politics and government. |
Contents
The American federal experience | |
Publius revisited | |
appearance and reality | |
Federalism and federation The origins and formation of federal states | |
The motives for federal union | |
A theory of circumstantial causation | |
Asymmetrical federalism and federation | |
The European Union as a federal model | |
Federalism democracy and the state in the era of globalisation | |
Between integration and fragmentation | |
Federalism confederalism and federation | |
Introduction | |
Conclusion | |
Notes and references | |
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