Federalism Studies: Federalism Studies
About the Book Series
The end of the Cold War profoundly altered the dynamics between and within the various states in Europe and the rest of the World, resulting in a resurgence of interest in the concept of federalism. This shift in balance has been further fuelled by the increase in the number of conflicts arising from the disaffection of the diverse ethnic or religious minorities residing within these states (e.g. Sudan, Iraq). Globalization is forcing governments not only to work together, but also to reconsider their internal roles as guarantors of economic growth, with regions playing the major part. Federalism Studies offers academics a complete and in-depth understanding of federalism and intergovernmental relations in historical, theoretical and comparative contexts. Intended to be international and interdisciplinary in scope, the books in the series are designed to build a common framework for the constructive analysis of federalism. Contributions are welcome on topics which explore federalism as a theory; as a political system and as a form of conflict management.
Anthropocene and Cosmopolitan Citizenship: Europe and the New International Order
1st Edition
By Guido Montani
July 31, 2025
Anthropocene and Cosmopolitan Citizenship criticizes the Westphalia system of international relations and, as an alternative, proposes cosmopolitan citizenship. The book offers a critique of the theory of international relations based on the Westphalian system and the principle of national ...
Intergovernmental Relations in the UK: Cooperation and Conflict in a Devolved Unitary State
1st Edition
By Marius Guderjan
November 28, 2024
Intergovernmental Relations in the UK provides a timely and up-to-date analysis of a turbulent decade in British politics and presents a fascinating case study of intergovernmental relations and territorial power in a devolved unitary state. As over time a widening range of powers has been ...
Tensions of American Federal Democracy: Fragmentation of the State
1st Edition
By Jared Sonnicksen
March 02, 2022
Tensions of American Federal Democracy uses an original analytical framework combined with comparative perspectives – including those of other modern federal democracies – to explore the jigsaw puzzle that is the state of American federal democracy. The USA has a complex political system prone...
The Rise of Catalan Independence: Spain’s Territorial Crisis
1st Edition
By Andrew Dowling
March 07, 2018
As recently as the mid-2000s, Catalonia was described and analysed by scholars as exhibiting a non-secessionist nationalism and was seen within Europe and beyond as a role model for successful devolution which had much to teach other parts of the world. The Spanish state seemed to be on a journey ...
Principles and Practices of Fiscal Autonomy: Experiences, Debates and Prospects
1st Edition
By Giancarlo Pola
October 12, 2017
This century has seen the continuation of long-term trends in the movement of the territorial boundaries of nation states alongside the emergence of new tensions. The repercussions of the Scottish referendum and the heightened urgency of the Catalonia question along with the continued economic ...
Understanding Federalism and Federation
1st Edition
By Alain-G. Gagnon, Soeren Keil
October 12, 2017
Based 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 ...
Constitutionalising Europe: Processes and Practices
1st Edition
By Michael Longo
November 25, 2016
The European Union is in a state of transformation with its constitutional future the subject of much heated debate. This book provides a durable, authoritative and comprehensive account of constitutional development, examining the pivotal roles of law and judicial politics in establishing the EU ...
Federalism beyond Federations: Asymmetry and Processes of Resymmetrisation in Europe
1st Edition
Edited
By Ferran Requejo, Nagel Klaus-Jürgen
November 23, 2016
Since the end of the Second World War, a set of democratic European countries have established a decentralized system of government based on federal or regional patterns. Some of these systems initially displayed an asymmetrical trend, however, some democracies have implemented a subsequent process...
The EU and Federalism: Polities and Policies Compared
1st Edition
Edited
By Finn Laursen
October 19, 2016
Tracing the evolution of federalist theory and the European Union (EU), an international line up of distinguished experts debate the pros and cons of treating the EU in a comparative context and ask whether a constitutional equilibrium has been reached in the EU. They examine policymaking or modes...
Approaching the EUropean Federation?
1st Edition
Edited
By Søren Dosenrode
December 28, 2006
The European project has, within only 52 years, achieved a surprising momentum, and the European Union is now approaching full statehood. The Convention on the Future of Europe has finished its work and handed over a proposal for a constitutional treaty to the Heads of State and Government of the ...