Federalism and the making of America / David Brian Robertson.
2012
JK311 .R64 2012 (Mapit)
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Federalism and the making of America / David Brian Robertson.
ISBN
9780415879194 paperback alkaline paper
0415879191 paperback alkaline paper
9780415879187 hardcover alkaline paper
0415879183 hardcover alkaline paper
0415879191 paperback alkaline paper
9780415879187 hardcover alkaline paper
0415879183 hardcover alkaline paper
Imprint
New York : Routledge, 2012.
Language
English
Description
xiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Call Number
JK311 .R64 2012
Dewey Decimal Classification
320.473/049
Summary
Though Americans rarely appreciate it, federalism has profoundly shaped their nation's past, present, and future. Federalism--the division of government authority between the national government and the states--affects the prosperity, security, and daily life of every American. In this nuanced and comprehensive overview, the author shows that past choices shape present circumstances, and that a deep understanding of American government, public policy, political processes, and society requires an understanding of the key steps in federalism's evolution in American history. The most spectacular political conflicts in American history have been fought on the battlefield of federalism, including state's rights to leave the union, government power to regulate business, and response to the problems of race, poverty, pollution, abortion, and gay rights. Federalism helped fragment American politics, encourage innovation, foster the American market economy, and place hurdles in the way of efforts to mitigate the consequences of economic change. Federalism helped construct the path of American political development. This book is a sorely needed text that treats the politics of federalism systematically and accessibly, making it indispensable to all scholars of American politics. --From publisher description.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
pt. 1. Bringing American federalism to life
Federalism at the founding
Federalism, political parties, and interests
pt. 2. Enduring fault lines of American politics
Federalism and race
Federalism, capitalism, and economic growth
pt. 3. The construction of active government
Progressive reform
The New Deal
Liberal activism and intergovernmental relations
Federalism and conservative governance after 1980
American federalism in the twenty-first century.
pt. 1. Bringing American federalism to life
Federalism at the founding
Federalism, political parties, and interests
pt. 2. Enduring fault lines of American politics
Federalism and race
Federalism, capitalism, and economic growth
pt. 3. The construction of active government
Progressive reform
The New Deal
Liberal activism and intergovernmental relations
Federalism and conservative governance after 1980
American federalism in the twenty-first century.