Federalism and the Making of America

Name: Federalism and the Making of America
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ISBN: 9780415879194

ISBN-10: 0415879191

ISBN-13: 9780415879194

Edition: 2012

Authors: David Brian Robertson

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Though Americans rarely appreciate it, federalism has profoundly shaped their nation#xE2;#xAC;"s past, present, and future. Federalism#xE2;#xAC;#x1D;the division of government authority between the national government and the states#xE2;#xAC;#x1D;affects the prosperity, security, and daily life of every American. But while the debate over the proper role of each level in public policymaking often gets stuck in heated debates over principle, Robertson shows that federalism is best understood as a strategic tool. These philosophical disputes usually cloak the real purpose behind the struggle over state versus national power: to get government to do something that they want it to do, or to…

Book details

List price: $39.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 9/20/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English