Comparative Federalism - Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

This book uses a comparative approach to examine and explain the contemporary nature and meaning of federalism and federation. The author provides both a detailed theoretical study and empirical case studies on contemporary federations.
The study of federalism can be problematic and this book seeks to overcome some of the obstacles by distinguishing between federation, a particular kind of state, and federalism, the recommendation and promotion of support for federation. Written in a clear and accessible style, the author:
- Analyzes the conceptual bases of federalism and federation through the evolution of the intellectual debate on federalism; the American Federal experience; the origins of federal states; and the relationship between state-building and national integration.
- Explores comparative federalism and federation, looking at five main pathways into comparative analysis with empirical studies on the US, Canada, Australia, India, Malaysia, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the EU.
- Explores the pathology of federations, looking failures and successes, the impact of globalisation and concludes with an assessment of federal theory.
This book will be of interest to students and researchers of federalism, devolution and comparative politics and government.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2006
First published:	February 2006
Authors:	Michael Burgess
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	364
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-36454-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	0-415-36454-X
Barcode:	9780415364546

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