The Federalization of Spain

by Luis Moreno

Overview

Traces the origins of the complex system of devolution and regional home rule that currently shapes and directs the Spanish political process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714681641
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/31/2001
Series:	Routledge Studies in Federalism and Decentralization
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Authored by Moreno, Luis

Table of Contents

Concepts and assumptions; the development of the Spanish National State; the mode of relations within decentralized Spain; the federalizing Estado de las Autonomias; conclusion - unity and diversity in Spain.

Editorial Reviews

'Consistently insightful, well-focused, succint and very readable .. .recommended at all levels.' - Choice

'The Moreno study is a rare work in the social dimension of federalism. It serves to remind institutional and exchange-orientated analysts that, as most historians take for granted, the social order is part of the fabric of the polity.' - Publius

'Moreno fills an analytical gap in his research, regarding issues of regional autonomy, ethnoterritorial relations and internal accommodation within a state of plural composition.' - Dialogue

'An excellent contribution to the literature regionalism, nationalism and federalism using the fascinating case of Spain, or, as the author terms it, "an open model of asymmetrical decentralisation" ... rather than providing yet another account of regionalism and decentralisation in Western Europe, the book presents an exceptionally rich overview to the decentralised arrangements in Spain.' - West European Politics

From the Publisher

Using Spain as a model, Moreno (Spanish National Research Council) analyzes issues of regional and national accommodation in states of plural composition. Topics include concepts and assumptions about territorial power, such as center and periphery, ethnic group, federalism, nation-building, nationalism and state-formation; the development of the Spanish national state; plurality, asymmetry and nationalisms within decentralized Spain; and the dual identity<-- >national and regional<-->of most Spanish citizens. Comparisons are made throughout the text to other advanced, industrial democracies whose characteristics are similar to those of Spain. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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