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Author: A. J. Brown
Publisher: ANU E Press
Published: 2007-08-01
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 1921313420
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSections include: "Setting the scene: old questions or new?", "Drivers for change: new approaches to federalism and regionalism", and "New institutions? Approaching the challenge of reform."
Author: Francesco Palermo
Publisher: Hotei Publishing
Published: 2015-02-24
Total Pages: 538
ISBN-13: 9004274510
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAccounting for participation, separation of powers and democratic accountability, federalism gains momentum in times when traditional democratic legitimacy of institutional decision-making is challenged. Its ability to include multiple interests makes federalism a means to ensure good governance. Based on a multidisciplinary analysis, the book tackles the question of whether federalism as a pragmatic governance tool provides answers to current challenges and what those answers are. Thirty-three leading experts critically examine to what extent federalism serves this purpose in compound states, looking at different countries and policies. The volume revolves around five sub-themes: ‘federalism, democracy and governance’, ‘participation mechanisms and procedures’, ‘policy areas compared’, ‘institutional innovation and participatory democracy’ and ‘federalism: from theory to governance’.
Author: Bligh Grant
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-03-06
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 9811038678
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book offers a general introduction to and analysis of the history, theory and public policy of Australian local government systems. Conceived in an international comparative context and primarily from within the discipline of political studies, it also incorporates elements of economics and public administration. Existing research tends to conceptualise Australian local government as an element of public policy grounded in an 'administrative science' approach. A feature of this approach is that generally normative considerations form only a latent element of the discussions, which is invariably anchored in debates about institutional design rather than the normative defensibility of local government. The book addresses this point by providing an account of the terrain of theoretical debate alongside salient themes in public policy.
Author: James Farney
Publisher:
Published: 2021-06-15
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9781487509590
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOpen Federalism Revisited provides a systematic, encompassing assessment of Canadian federalism in the "Harper era," offering a fresh perspective in federalism scholarship.
Author: John Loughlin
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-07-18
Total Pages: 640
ISBN-13: 1136727620
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlmost all states are either federal or regionalized in some sense. It is difficult to find a state that is entirely unitary and the Routledge Handbook of Regionalism and Federalism necessarily takes in almost the entire world. Both federalism and regionalism have been subjects of a vast academic literature mainly from political science but sometimes also from history, economics, and geography. This cutting edge examination seeks to evaluate the two types of state organization from the perspective of political science producing a work that is analytical rather than simply descriptive. The Handbook presents some of the latest theoretical reflections on regionalism and federalism and then moves on to discuss cases of both regionalism and federalism in key countries chosen from the world’s macro-regions. Assembling this wide range of case studies allows the book to present a general picture of current trends in territorial governance. The final chapters then examine failed federations such as Czechoslovakia and examples of transnational regionalism - the EU, NAFTA and the African Union. Covering evolving forms of federalism and regionalism in all parts of the world and featuring a comprehensive range of case studies by leading international scholars this work will be an essential reference source for all students and scholars of international politics, comparative politics and international relations.
Author: Thomas O. Hueglin
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2021
Total Pages: 378
ISBN-13: 1442636475
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Federalism in Canada tells the turbulent story of shared sovereignty and divided governance from Confederation to the present time. It does so with three main objectives in mind. The first objective is to convince readers that federalism is the primary animating force in Canadian politics, and that it is therefore worth engaging with its complex nature and dynamic. The second objective is to bring into closer focus the contested concepts about the meaning and operation of federalism that all along have been at the root of the divide between English Canada and Quebec in particular. The third objective is to give recognition to the trajectory of Canada's Indigenous peoples in the context of Canadian federalism, from years of abusive neglect to belated efforts of inclusion. The book focuses on the constitution with its ambiguous allocation of divided powers, the pivotal role of the courts in balancing these powers, and the political leaders whose interactions oscillate between intergovernmental conflict and cooperation. This focus on executive leadership and judicial supervision is framed by considerations of Canada's regionalized political economy and cultural diversity, giving students an interesting and nuanced view of federalism in Canada."--
Author: Jan Erk
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010-01-04
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1135228922
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book compares and explores different aspects and perspectives of federalism studies, providing an analytical framework which transcends the sub-fields and encourages contributors to look beyond their own disciplinary approaches to the topic.
Author: W. Swenden
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2006-02-21
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 0230624979
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFederalism and Regionalism in Western Europe seeks to clarify the relevance, problems and consequences of operating federal systems of government in Western Europe. The book analyzes and explains varieties in the allocation of resources, the decision-making process and problem-solving capacity of West-European federal and regional states
Author: Gabrielle Appleby
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-03-08
Total Pages: 505
ISBN-13: 1107006376
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume explains and evaluates Australia's federal system and the options for reform from various comparative and disciplinary perspectives.
Author: Alain-G. Gagnon
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2016-03-09
Total Pages: 319
ISBN-13: 1317004965
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on a variety of contemporary debates on federal theory Understanding Federalism and Federation honours Michael Burgess’ contribution to the study of these topics through a selection of approaches, theories, debates and interpretations. Gathering contributors from diverse subfields to synthesize current debates it offers a snapshot of the immense range of current research on federalism and federation. Leading authors debate key issues such as American federalism, Canada and the role of Quebec, the latest insights into comparative federalism and federation, the European Union as a federal project and the analysis of constitutional courts in federal systems. Different theoretical and empirical fields and perspectives are brought together, synthesizing major findings and addressing emerging issues and these topics are analysed through multiple lenses to provide new insights, original approaches and much-needed theoretical and empirical data on federalism and federation.
