Comparative Federalism

Provides an examination of contemporary federalism and federation that delivers a theoretical study underpinned by case studies. This book is of interest to students and researchers of federalism, devolution, comparative politics and government.

Auteur

Michael Burgess heads the Centre for Federal Studies, University of Kent at Canterbury.

Texte du rabat

An examination of contemporary federalism and federation, which delivers a detailed theoretical study underpinned by fresh case studies.

Contenu

1. Federalism and Federation: The Quest for Meaning 2. The American Federal Experience 3. Federalism and Federation: The Origins and Formation of Federal States 4. Federalism, Nationalism and the National State: Legitimacy and the Problem of National Identity 5. The Comparative Study of Federal Political Systems 6. The Anglo-American and European Federal Political Traditions 7. The Concept of Representation in Federalism and Federation 8. Asymmetrical Federalism and Federation 9. The European Union as a Federal Model 10. Federalism, Democracy and the State in the Era of Globalization 11. Success and Failure in Federation 12. Conclusion: Comparative Federalism in Theory and Practice