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States' rights and American federalism, a documentary history, edited by Frederick D. Drake and Lynn R. Nelson

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States' rights and American federalism, a documentary history, edited by Frederick D. Drake and Lynn R. Nelson

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

States' rights and American federalism

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bibliography

Oclc number

40857130

Responsibility statement

edited by Frederick D. Drake and Lynn R. Nelson

Review

"The debate over states rights versus federalism in the United States is one that has raged since the country's founding. Arguments over the interpretation of the Constitution and the meaning of power and its distribution among the state governments echoes in governmental chambers even today. Students can trace the history and development of issues surrounding this debate, as well as the reactions to them, through this unique and comprehensive collection of over 70 primary documents. Court cases, opinion pieces, speeches and many other key documents bring to life the controversies surrounding the debate

Series statement

Primary documents in American history and contemporary issues,, 1069-5605

Sub title

a documentary history

Summary

Explanatory introductions to documents aid users in understanding the various arguments put forth in deliberations over different governmental matters, while illuminating the significance of each document."--Jacket

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