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Zusatztext This book is a very useful introduction by a sound scholar who is well versed in both the Federalist and the secondary literature. The book’s comprehensive coverage of key figures, themes, and issues makes it appealing as both a textbook and as a source for the general reader. Informationen zum Autor Kyle Scott is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Houston, USA. He is the author of several journal articles and books, including Dismantling American Common Law (Lexington Books, 2008) and Federalism (Continuum, 2011). Kyle Scott's guide to the Federalist Papers is as accessible as it is masterful. He both puts the Federalist Papers in historical context and demonstrates their timelessness. Students are sure to benefit from Scott's organized overview of the Federalist arguments, and those already familiar with the Federalist Papers are sure to learn something new. -- Susan McWilliams, Associate Professor of Politics, Pomona College, US This book is a very useful introduction by a sound scholar who is well versed in both the Federalist and the secondary literature. The book's comprehensive coverage of key figures, themes, and issues makes it appealing as both a textbook and as a source for the general reader. -- Gregory Butler, Associate Professor, New Mexico State University, US Vorwort This guide supplements the reading of The Federalist Papers by discussing each paper and providing their historical and intellectual contexts. Zusammenfassung This guide supplements the reading of The Federalist Papers by discussing each paper and providing their historical and intellectual contexts. Inhaltsverzeichnis Section 1. Context / Section 2. Overview of Themes / Section 3. Reading the Text / Section 4. Contemporary Relevance / Section 5. Suggested Readings
