Cette série explore le paysage complexe de l'évolution politique et culturelle américaine du milieu du XIXe siècle à nos jours. Elle examine de manière critique la recherche et l'exercice du pouvoir, ainsi que le langage et les institutions politiques en constante évolution. La collection vise à favoriser des perspectives complètes, reliant diverses facettes de la vie publique américaine et ses transformations historiques.
The Associational State argues that the relationship between state and civil society is fluid, and that the trajectory of American politics is not driven by ideological difference but by the ability to achieve public ends through partnerships forged between the state and voluntary organizations.
Focusing on a pivotal movement, this book explores how the fight for welfare rights transformed the concepts of citizenship and the social contract in the United States. It provides a comprehensive account of the struggle and its significant impact on society, shedding light on the historical context and the changes it brought about in American social policy.