Canadian Politics
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Item#: | 9780176883881 |
Edition | 09 |
Author | Cochrane, Et Al. |
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For more than 30 years, Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches has presented the reality of Canadian government and politics in a comprehensive yet lean and readable manner. It provides the tools and foundational knowledge to help students become better informed, more involved, and more critical citizens. Students will be deeply engaged in the clash of interests from which Canadian political activity has stemmed and will be equally fascinated by topics related to political culture, the mass media, public opinion, elections, and advocacy groups that will introduce them to the vibrant and dynamic world of Canadian politics. Change in recent years both from within Canada and outside its borders challenges some of the foundational assumptions of modern liberal democracy. The new ninth edition emphasizes two themes: the relative stability of CanadaâÂÂs political institutions in the face of rapidly changing social, economic, and international environments, and the political decisions that are necessary to guarantee the perseverance of CanadaâÂÂs values, country, and system of government.
Table of Contents
Preface
About the Authors
Part One: Introduction
Chapter 1: Approaching the Study of Politics
Chapter 2: Institutional Foundations and the Evolution of the State
Part Two: The Societal Context: Cleavages and Identities
Chapter 3: Regionalism
Chapter 4: Indigenous Peoples
Chapter 5: French Canada and Quebec Question
Chapter 6: Immigration and Diversity
Chapter 7: Gender
Chapter 8: Political Economy
Chapter 9: CanadaâÂÂs External Environment: The United States and the World
Part Three: Linking People to Government
Chapter 10: The Canadian Political Culture
Chapter 11: Political Socialization, the Mass Media, and Public Opinion Polls
Chapter 12: Elections and the Electoral System
Chapter 13: Political Parties and the Party System
Chapter 14: The Election Campaign, Voting, and Political Participation
Chapter 15: Advocacy Groups, Social Movements, and Lobbying
Part Four: The Constitutional Context
Chapter 16: The Canadian Constitution and Constitutional Change
Chapter 17: The Federal System
Chapter 18: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Part Five: Governing
Chapter 19: The Executive: Crown, Prime Minister, and Cabinet
Chapter 20: The Bureaucracy
Chapter 21: Parliament
Chapter 22: The Judiciary
Appendix A: Constitution Act, 1867 (excerpts)
Appendix B: Constitution Act, 1982, Schedule B
Glossary
Index