The Canadian Senate in Bicameral Perspective is the first scholarly study of the Senate in over a quarter century and the first analysis of the upper house as one chamber of a bicameral legislature. David E. Smith's aim in this work is to demonstrate the interrelationship of the two chambers and the constraints this relationship poses for Senate reform. He analyses past literature on the Senate and current proposals for reform - such as a Triple-E Senate - and compares Canada's upper chamber with those of Australia, the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, noting a...
The Canadian Senate in Bicameral Perspective is the first scholarly study of the Senate in over a quarter century and the first analysis o...
Canada's House of Commons has come under considerable attack in recent years. Many critics have contended that the House has been unresponsive to public opinion, and that its party leaders have too much control, while leaving individual MPs essentially powerless. The House has also faced challenges by the courts since the introduction of the Charter, a powerful bureaucracy equipped with specialized knowledge, and new telecommunications systems that are redefining the transfer of information.
Through an examination of academic, judicial, political, and legal commentary, The...
Canada's House of Commons has come under considerable attack in recent years. Many critics have contended that the House has been unresponsive to p...
Experts in the fields of chemical dependence and human sexuality provide answers to pressing questions regarding the relationship between chemical dependency and intimacy dysfunction and treatment for individuals and families. Because many chemical dependency professionals are unaware of intimacy problems, are unwilling to discuss them, or have not received sufficient training to evaluate and treat the problems, this book provides professionals with information and skills to deal with intimacy dysfunction issues with the hope of improving treatment and rehabilitation of chemically dependent...
Experts in the fields of chemical dependence and human sexuality provide answers to pressing questions regarding the relationship between chemical dep...
David E. Smith Richard B. Seymour Richard B. Seymour
This new series is directed to healthcare professionals who increasingly need information on holistic approaches to chronic illness in response to the growing demand from patients. Managed care has deferred responsibility for initial diagnosis and treatment of chronic conditions to primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals. The University of California's Institute for Health and Aging predicts that by 2020, 134 million Americans will have some form of chronic condition that will cause personal limitations or disabilities. Only about 33% of these patients will be elderly.
This new series is directed to healthcare professionals who increasingly need information on holistic approaches to chronic illness in response to the...
