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.
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