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Political Science Reference

The Language of Canadian Politics

A Guide to Important Terms and Concepts

by (author) John McMenemy

Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2006
Category
Reference, General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780889205031
    Publish Date
    Apr 2006
    List Price
    $41.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780889203723
    Publish Date
    Apr 2003
    List Price
    $38.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780889202306
    Publish Date
    Mar 1995
    List Price
    $32.95

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Description

With nearly 600 cross-referenced entries, The Language of Canadian Politics offers brief essays on the many facets of the Canadian political system, including institutions, events, laws, concepts, and public policies. Concisely written, it is an important resource for people interested in contemporary politics, as well as those interested in the historic context of contemporary political behaviour. Readers not familiar with Canadian government and politics will find the book an invaluable introduction; others will welcome this updated indispensable reference.
The fourth edition builds on the strengths of earlier editions. Almost every entry has been revised to reflect contemporary Canadian political events, and many new ones have been added. The results and immediate aftermath of the 2006 federal election are included in various updated entries. There are entries on the merged Progressive Conservative and Canadian Alliance parties as well as new entries on the Anti-Terrorist Act, the Public Safety Act, and the Council of the Federation. The Sponsorship Scandal and the Gomery reports are included in several entries. There is new information on National Security Certificates, and the O’Connor inquiry into the "extraordinary rendition" of Maher Arar comprises part of the revised material on commissions of inquiry. As a further resource, Internet sites have been added to many of the entries.

About the author

John McMenemy, a professor of political science at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, has published in the areas of Canadian political parties and provincial government, urban government and politics, and political communication. He is the author of previous editions of The Language of Canadian Politics and for many years was administrative editor of the Canadian Journal of Political Science.

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