The divided states of America : why federalism doesn't work /

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"As James Madison led America's effort to write its Constitution, he made two great inventions-the separation of powers and federalism. The first is more famous, but the second was most essential because, without federalism, there could have been no United States of America. Federalism has...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Kettl, Donald F. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2020]
Subjects:
Federal government > United States > History.
States' rights (American politics) > History.
Equality > Government policy > United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > American Government > General.
Equality > Government policy.
Federal government.
Social policy.
States' rights (American politics)
United States > Social policy.
États-Unis > Politique sociale.
United States.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1. Madison's Balancing Act
  • 2. E Pluribus Unum
  • 3. The Search for Unity
  • 4. Washington Rising
  • 5. America's Struggle with Inequality
  • 6. Health, Unequal
  • 7. E Pluribus Plura
  • 8. Engines of Inequality
  • 9. Can Some States Lead?
  • 10. Madison's Invention Comes Undone
  • 11. Hamilton's Solution to Madison's Dilemma
  • Notes
  • Index

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