Dynasties and Interludes provides a comprehensive and unique overview of elections and voting in Canada from Confederation to the recent spate of minority governments. Its principal argument is that the Canadian political landscape has consisted of long periods of hegemony of a single party and/or leader (dynasties), punctuated by short, sharp disruptions brought about by the sudden rise of new parties, leaders, or social movements (interludes).
Changes in the composition of the electorate and in the technology and professionalization of election campaigns are also examined...
Dynasties and Interludes provides a comprehensive and unique overview of elections and voting in Canada from Confederation to the recent spa...
Devices such as initiatives, referendums, and other types of direct votes have increased in use throughout the world over the past two decades. Switzerland utilizes referendums as an integral part of its process of government, and Australia and Ireland use them to effect constitutional changes. Initiative and referendum devices are also widely employed in many American states. In Canada, there is an increasing discussion at all levels of government about the use of referendums to foster greater -democratization- of political life.
Considering its growing popularity among many...
Devices such as initiatives, referendums, and other types of direct votes have increased in use throughout the world over the past two decades. Swi...
This book provides you with a theoretical and comparative understanding of the major topics related to elections and voting behaviour. It explores important work taking place on new areas, whilst at the same time covering the key themes that you'll encounter throughout your studies.
Edited by three leading figures in the field, the new edition brings together an impressive range of contributors and draws on a range of cases and examples from across the world. It now includes:
New chapters on authoritarian elections and regime change, and electoral...
This book provides you with a theoretical and comparative understanding of the major topics related to elections and voting behaviour. It explores imp...
Lawrence LeDuc Jon H., Professor Pammett Judith I. McKenzie
The Hill Times: Best Books of 2016
An overview of the history of elections and voting in Canada, including minority governments, dynasties, and social movements.
Dynasties and Interludes provides a comprehensive and unique overview of elections and voting in Canada from Confederation to the most recent election. Its principal argument is that the Canadian political landscape has consisted of long periods of hegemony of a single party and/or leader (dynasties), punctuated by short, sharp disruptions brought about by the sudden rise of new parties,...
The Hill Times: Best Books of 2016
An overview of the history of elections and voting in Canada, including minority governments, d...
