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American Federalism

American Federalism

Larry N. Gerston

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2007
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9780765616722
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Understanding federalism is central to the study of democratic government in the United States. This book examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of federalism; and the ways in which institutional political power is both diffused and concentrated in the United States.

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