Canadian Democracy: An Introduction
In Canadian Democracy Stephen Brooks explores the characteristics, complexities, and controversies associated with Canada's politics. Introducing the basic ideas, institutions, and processes of Canadian politics, he ask questions about the nature of Canadian democracy and focuses on issues of individual, group, and regional equality and freedom. Chapters on language politics, diversity in Canadian society, and Canada in the world cover issues at the core of contemporary debates on the quality...
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This new, revised edition of the best-selling introduction to Canadian politics examines the characteristics, complexities, and controversies of the subject in a way that is comprehensive yet comprehensible. While offering a thorough grounding in the basics of Canadian government—its institutions, ideologies, and processes—Canadian Democracy, Sixth Edition, focuses on issues of individual, group, and regional equalities and freedoms, and raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of Canadian democracy itself. Through its contemporary approach, this innovative text teaches readers to think critically through analysis of current issues, helping today's students become actively engaged citizens.
Part One: Introduction1. An Introduction to Political LifePart Two: The Societal Context of Politics2. Political Culture3. The Social and Economic Setting4. Regionalism and Canadian PoliticsPart Three: The Structures of Governance5. The Constitution6. Rights and Freedoms7. Federalism8. The Machinery of GovernmentPart Four: Participation in Politics9. Parties and Elections10. Interest Groups11. The MediaPart Five: Contemporary Issues in Canadian Political Life12. Language Politics13. Diversity and Politics14. Aboriginal Politics15. Canada in the World Appendix A: Constitution Act, 1867 (as amended)Appendix B: Constitution Act, 1982Glossary Index List of Figures List of Tables From the Publisher PrefacePart One: Introduction 1. An Introduction to Political LifePart Two: The Societal Context of Politics 2. Political Culture3. The Social and Economic Setting4. Regional and Canadian PoliticsPart Three: The Structures of Governance 5. The Constitution6. Rights and Freedoms7. Federalism8. The Machinery of GovernmentPart Four: Participation in Politics 9. Parties and Elections10. Interest Groups11. The MediaPart Five: Contemporary Issues in Canadian Political Life 12. Language Politics13. Diversity and Politics14. Aboriginal Politics15. Canada in the World Appendix A: Constitution Act, 1867 (as amended)Appendix B: Constitution Act, 1982Glossary Index
