"Rethinking Federalism Studies" by Carol S. Weissert is a comprehensive exploration of federalism, with a focus on American federalism. The book emphasizes the importance of considering actors in the federal system, such as state and local governments, political parties, and interest groups. It covers various topics including political parties, the COVID-19 pandemic, intergovernmental relations, public policy, and fiscal federalism. The book also briefly mentions the theory of independent state legislatures and its implications for American federalism. While some topics are not extensively analyzed, the book provides valuable insights and poses important questions for further research. [Extracted from the article]