American federalism; a concise introduction.9780765616722 American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of federalism federalism. 1 In political science, see federal government. 2 In U.S. history, see states' rights. federalism Political system that binds a group of states into a larger, noncentralized, superior state while allowing them ; a concise introduction. Gerston, Larry N. M.E. Sharpe, Inc. 2007 197 pages $23.95 Paperback JK311 Exploring the politics of American federalism, Gerston (political science, San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. State U.) is motivated mo·ti·vate tr.v. mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing, mo·ti·vates To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel. mo primarily by wishing to produce an accessible introduction for undergraduate students. He stresses the role of power and conflicts between institutional and informal "change agents" in the origins and historical development of federalism. Contemporary federalism is outlined in its vertical, horizontal, and international dimensions. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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