Canadian Democracy: An IntroductionThis revision of the standard work on the subject is designed for introductory coureses in Canadian politics. It explores the characteristics and controversies associated with Canada's political structure. In addition to covering all of the basic elements, Brooks asks questions about the quality of Canadian democracy. |
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AN INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL LIFE 3457 | 3 |
IDEOLOGICAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ROOTS | 31 |
THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SETTING | 75 |
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