Handbook of Federal Countries, 2002

"Contains articles on the twenty-one countries that classify themselves as federations as wee as four additional states whose systems incorporate significant elements of federalism. These articles examine the development, institutions, constitutions, and dynamics of federalism and include tables containing current political/geographic and economic/social information. The Handbook also includes essays on foreign policy in an era of globalization, minority rights, distribution of resources and power, and federalism in the European context." - BOOK JACKET.