The Dynamics of Federalism in National and Supranational Political Systems

Download or read book The Dynamics of Federalism in National and Supranational Political Systems written by Michael A. Pagano and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-02-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nation states around the globe are increasingly raising the 'federalism' card as a means of explaining their commitment to democracy, self-determination, and recognition of the rights of all peoples. Yet, the term federalism does not convey the same set of institutions, values and beliefs to all people at all times. This collection of essays is designed to help scholars and practitioners understand the fluid and dynamic nature of federalism, with particular emphasis on the federal system in the United States. The book is written to aid our understanding of the contemporary question 'which federalism?'