Though Americans rarely appreciate it, federalism has profoundly
shaped their nation's past, present, and future. Federalism-the
division of government authority between the national government
and the states-affects the prosperity, security, and daily life of
every American. Some of the most spectacular political conflicts in
American history have been fought on the battlefield of federalism,
including states' rights to leave the union, government power to
regulate business, and responses to the problems of race, poverty,
pollution, abortion, and gay rights. In the second edition of this
nuanced and comprehensive text, David Brian Robertson shows that
past choices shape present circumstances, and that a deep
understanding of American government, public policy, political
processes, and society requires an understanding of the key steps
in federalism's evolution in American history. New to the Second
Edition Emphasizes that federalism is a battleground that shapes
every life inAmerica. Extensively revised and updated, including
new coverage of recent controversies like Ferguson, immigration,
climate change, Obamacare, gay rights, the minimum wage, political
polarization, voter identification, fracking, and marijuana
legalization. Brings together the newest developments in history,
political science, law,and related disciplines to show how
federalism influences government and politics today. Includes
chapter-opening vignettes that deal with contemporary cases and
policy challenges.
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