Skip to main content

Utility Menu

For Students
For Faculty and Staff
Admin Portal

Main navigation

Academics
Go to Academics
Sections

Areas of Interest

Programs of Study

Experiential Learning
Explore

Clinics

Centers and Programs

Global Opportunities

Legal Practice Program
Resources
Academic Calendar
Course Catalog
Class Schedule
Office of Student Records
Admissions
Go to Admissions
Sections

Choosing the Right Law School

Tuition and Aid

Housing
Apply Now
JD
LLM
Executive LLM
Certificate Program
SJD
Resources
Online Admissions Resources
Admissions A2Z Blog
Admissions Office
Office of Financial Aid
Information for Admitted Students
Faculty and Scholarship
Go to Faculty and Scholarship
Sections

Our Faculty

Faculty Publications
Explore
Law Library
Resources
Scholarship Repository
Law School Directory
Student Life
Go to Student Life
Sections

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Health and Wellness

Student Activities
Explore U-M
Life at Michigan
U-M Athletics
Resources
Mental Health Resources
Physical Health Resources
Office of Student Life
Careers
Go to Careers
Sections

Careers for Students

Careers for Alumni

Employer Recruiting
Explore Your Career
JD Students
LLM Students
Judicial Clerkships
Resources
Online Career Resources
Alumni Career Resources
Office of Career Planning
Alumni
Go to Alumni
Sections

Alumni Events

Connect with Alumni

Support Michigan Law
Explore
Quadrangle Magazine
Postgraduate Funding Opportunities
Resources
Careers for Alumni
Financial Aid Resources for Alumni
Office of Development and Alumni Relations
About
Go to About
Sections

Visit Michigan Law

History

Architecture
Explore
Directory
Events
News
Resources
Maps and Directions
Building Hours
Jobs at Michigan Law
Consumer Information (ABA Required Disclosures)

Quick Links

Quick Links

What can we help you find?

Breadcrumb

Home
"The Myth of the 'Weak' American State"

"The Myth of the 'Weak' American State"

Michigan Law Authors

William J. Novak

Publish Date

2008

Publication

American Historical Review

Publication Type

Journal Article

Full Text

625 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1215 USA
© 2024 The University of Michigan Law School. All rights reserved.

Connect with us

Visit
Apply
Give

Footer menu

Academics
About Michigan Law

Footer Utility

Site Map
Privacy
Accessibility
Emergency Information