Exposes the ambiguities of modern federalism, offering a generous treatise on the modern salience of the term. This book provides an analysis of a fundamental concept in politics and law.

Federalism is one of the most influential concepts in modern political discourse as well as the focus of immense controversy resulting from the lack of a single coherent definition. Malcolm M. Feeley and Edward Rubin expose the ambiguities of modern federalism, offering a powerful but generous treatise on the modern salience of the term.

About the Author

Malcolm M. Feeley is Claire Sanders Clements Dean’s Chair Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley.

Edward Rubin is University Professor of Law and Political Science at Vanderbilt University.