The Oxford handbook of Canadian politics
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The Oxford handbook of Canadian politics
Oxford University Press, 2010
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Canada officially achieved legislative autonomy in 1931 and has since developed into one of the world's most prosperous democracies. Though its political system is widely commended for its stability and fairness, it is nonetheless extremely complex. Particularly within the past five decades, Canada has undergone a vast social and political revolution, as exhibited by events such as the Quiet Revolution in Quebec, the ratification of the Charter of Rights and
Freedoms, the Medical Care Act of 1966 and the official adoption of bilingualism and multiculturalism. As the world moves towards globalization, technology has likewise facilitated communication between previously isolated provinces and territories within Canada. Such developments hold significant
implications for the role of Canadian politics, both domestically and internationally.
The Oxford Handbook of Canadian Politics provides a comprehensive overview of the transformation that has occurred in Canadian politics since the country acheived autonomy, examining the institutions and processes of Canadian government and politics at the local, provincial and federal levels. It analyzes all aspects of the Canadian political system: the courts, elections, political parties, Parliament, the constitution, fiscal and political federalism, the diffusion of policies
between regions, and various aspects of public policy. The Handbook examines recent trends such as the movement towards minority Parliaments and extrapolates potential developments.
This handbook represents the work of a distinguished array of contributors, including some of the world's most prominent scholars of political science. This volume renders an objective, authoritative portrait of the Canadian political system: it is indispensable to anyone interested in the topic.
Table of Contents
- ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
- PREFACE
- PART I INTRODUCTION
- JOHN C. COURTNEY AND DAVID E. SMITH
- PART II THE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER
- PETER H. RUSSELL
- JAMES B. KELLY AND CHRISTOPHER P. MANFREDI
- JANET L. HIEBERT
- PART III CANADIAN FEDERALISM
- DAVID E. SMITH
- ALAIN NOEL
- HARVEY LAZAR
- ANDREW SANCTON
- PART IV GOVERNING INSTITUTIONS
- PAUL G. THOMAS
- DONALD J. SAVOIE
- PART V POLITICAL PROCESSES
- R. KENNETH CARTY AND WILLIAM CROSS
- ELISABETH GIDENGIL
- ERIC MONTPETIT
- STUART SOROKA AND CHRISTOPHER WLEZIEN
- JONATHAN ROSE AND PAUL NESBITT-LARKING
- PART VI CANADIAN SOCIETY
- WILL KYMLICKA
- BRENDA O'NEILL AND LISA YOUNG
- ABORIGINAL PEOPLES AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF CANADA
- DAVID NEWHOUSE AND YALE BELANGER
- PART VII CANADA IN THE WORLD
- JENNIFER M. WELSH
- STEPHEN BROOKS
- MICHAEL HART
- PART VIII MAJOR ISSUES OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
- JANE JENSON
- GREGORY P. MARCHILDON
- GRACE SKOGSTAD
- ELINOR SLOAN
- F. LESLIE SEIDLE
- INDEX
- LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES
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