This exciting book by Anthony J. Bellia is a unique collection of legal and scholarly materials intended for use in a range of courses, including Constitutional Law, Federalism, Federalism History, Federalism Theory, and Comparative Federalism. The first book of its kind, Federalism spans traditional subject areas, which allows a deeper and richer treatment of the subject. Features: Considers federalism questions across subject areas Transcends lines drawn by courses such as Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, and Civil Procedure Enables fuller and richer treatment of the subject of federalism Includes primary historical and theoretical sources relating to legal development and enduring questions Increases understanding of constitutional doctrine and fosters interdisciplinary learning Presents foundational materials useful for a range of courses on federalism
Exploring Federalism is the fruit of Elazar's mature experience and reflection and is a dauntingly comprehensive and erudite book.'--American Political Science Review
Charles Page Smith, James Wilson: Founding Father, 1742–1798 (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1956), 58. The phrase “doctrine of allegiance” is that of Randolph G. Adams. R. G. Adams, Political Ideas of the American ...
This indispensable text treats the politics of federalism systematically and accessibly.
In this forward-thinking book, fifteen leading scholars set forth cutting-edge agendas for research on significant facets of federalism, including basic theory, comparative studies, national and subnational constitutionalism, courts, self ...
It is Ordered ... that there shall be yerely two generall Assemblies or Courts , the one the second thursday in Aprill , the other the second thursday in September , following ; the first shall be called the Courte of Election , wherein ...
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, ...
Examining these questions and more, this latest installation in the NOMOS series sheds new light on the allocation of power within federations"--
David Shapiro explores the virtues and defects of federalism as it has developed in this country from a variety of perspectives that include historical, constitutional, economic, social, and political considerations.
Based on a variety of contemporary debates on federal theory Understanding Federalism and Federation honours Michael Burgess’ contribution to the study of these topics through a selection of approaches, theories, debates and ...
This volume provides comprehensive coverage of fiscal federalism by some of the leading scholars in the field. . . This Handbook is an excellent addition to the present discourse on the role of the state in fiscal matters.