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This book examines the political potential of federalism and compares the political performance of federal and non-federal states. It features contributions from a panel of international experts who evaluate the impact of different types of federation.
In a world marked by continuing economic and political integration, over a third of the world's population is already governed under a federal system. This volume examines the political potential of federalism. It considers the resistance generated amongst those who fear losing their livelihood or their identity, and explores the potential effects of the territorial division of power on peace, freedom, democracy, economic wealth and social security. The book features contributions from a panel of international experts who compare the political performance of federal and non-federal states and evaluate the impact of different types of federation. It draws together focused case studies on a wide range of countries, including Russia, India, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and Canada. Review: In examining the impact upon public policy and policy outcomes of federal as opposed to non-federal political systems and of different types of federations, this book makes a major contribution to the comparitive study of federal systems. --Ronald L. Watts, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada.
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