Handbook of Federal Countries, 2005

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Handbook of Federal Countries, 2005 is written by Ann Griffiths and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0773572821 (ISBN 10) and 9780773572829 (ISBN 13).

Unique in its timely scope and depth, this volume begins with a foreword by Forum President Bob Rae that reflects on the importance of the federal idea in the contemporary world and provides an excellent introduction to federalism. New comparative chapters examine the recent draft constitutional treaty in Europe and the possibility of federalism being adopted in two countries with longstanding violent conflicts - Sri Lanka and Sudan.