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The Federalist Papers constitute a key document in the understanding of the American government. Written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, these 85 texts were published between 1787 and 1788 to convince the state of New York to ratify the Constitution.
Today, the Papers are studied in courses on American government, American political thought, and constitutional law. However, the size and organization of the full text, notwithstanding its complex political concepts and context, make it difficult for students to apprehend. The Reader's Guide will be a key tool to help them understand the issues at hand and the significance of the Papers then and now. Organized around key issues, such as the branches of the government, the utility of the Union, or skepticism of a national regime, the work will walk the reader through the 85 Papers, providing them with the needed intellectual and historical contexts.
Designed to supplement the reading of The Federalist Papers, the guide will help elucidate not only their contents, but also their importance and contemporary relevance.
Table of Contents
Section 2. Overview of Themes
Section 3. Reading the Text
3.1: The Utility of the Union
3.2: Critique of the Existing Confederacy
3.3: A Government with the Right Amount of Energy
3.4: The Convention and its Plan
3.5: Trouble for the States?
3.6: The Institutions (Separation of Powers)
3.7: The Institutions (House of Representatives)
3.8: The Institutions (Regulation of Elections)
3.9: Institutions (Senate)
3.10: Institutions (Executive)
3.11: Institutions (Judiciary)
3.12: Bringing it to a Close
Section 4. Contemporary Relevance
Section 5. Suggested Readings
Product details
| Published | 14 Mar 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781441199867 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 216 x 138 mm |
| Series | Reader's Guides |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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