Introduction
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Description of the contents of the chapters in relation to the broad themes of the history and nature of politics in BC, the nature of the provincial government, and policy issues.
Dennis Pilon ; Michael Howlett ; Tracy Summerville
9
2009
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From Forestry to Film: The Changing Political Economy of British Columbia
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Historical review tracing the changing nature of the political economy.
Joshua Newman ; Keith Brownsey ; Michael Howlett
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2009
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BC as an Intergovernmental Relations Player: Still Punching Below Its Weight?
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Historical review of intergovernmental relations leading to an assessment of the current government’s performance on the matter.
Hamish Telford
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2009
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Memory, Identity, and Diversity in BC
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Analysis of historical injustices against persons of Asian and Aboriginal descent in BC, leading to an assessment of the current situation.
Matt James
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2009
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The Political Geography of British Columbia: Coping with the Pressures of Globalization
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Analysis of how globalization and neo-liberalism has affected economic development within the context of political geography.
Tracy Summerville
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2009
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Democracy, BC-Style
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Historical review of provincial and municipal attempts at voting system reform.
Dennis Pilon
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2009
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Party Politics in British Columbia: The Persistence of Polarization
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Analysis of the role of ideological and class-based distinctions as organizing principles in BC party politics at both the provincial and federal level.
Steven Phillips
21
2009
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Electoral Behaviour in British Columbia
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Exploration of voting patterns in BC elections since 1991.
Lynda Erickson
20
2009
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West Coast Media: Ultra-Concentrated Ownership
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Analysis of the concentration of ownership of mainstream news media in BC.
Marc Edge
18
2009
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Transitions to New Governance: NGO and Interest Group Activities in British Columbia
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Survey of activities of non-governmental organizations and interest groups and how they affect BC politics.
Mark Crawford
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2009
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New Era, Old Reality: The BC Legislature and Accountable Government
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Review of representative and responsible government in BC and assessments of parliamentary reforms.
Norman Ruff
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Executive Dominance: Cabinet and the Office of Premier in British Columbia
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Analysis of governmental authority and influence exercised by the Office of the Premier in relation to the executive power of the Cabinet.
Norman Ruff
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2009
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Government Restructuring and the BC Public Service: Turmoil, Innovation, and Continuity in the 2000s
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Review of reforms of the BC Public Service under Liberal governments from 2001 to 2009.
Evert Lindquist ; John Langford ; Thea Vakil
27
2009
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Local Governing and Local Democracy in British Columbia
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Analysis of the development of local democracy and local governing in BC and prospects for reform.
Kevin Ginnell ; Matthew Black ; Patrick Smith
22
2009
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Aboriginal Peoples in British Columbia: From Impoverished to Restored Societies?
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Description of the socio-economic situation of Aboriginal peoples in BC and an assessment of proposals for improvement.
Christopher Alcantara ; Iain Kent
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2009
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The Politics and Policies of Health-Care Privatization in BC
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Review of the history and results of attempts to reform provincial health care in the context of privatization.
Alan Davidson
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Social Policy in Neo-liberal Times
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Analysis of the effects of neo-liberalism on social policy development in BC since 1991.
Katherine Teghtsoonian
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2009
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Bringing the Market Back In: BC Natural Resource Policies During the Campbell Years
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Examination of the origins, nature and consequences of changes to governance and policy for natural resources since 2001 under a Liberal government, specifically in relation to the forest and …
George Hoberg
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2009
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British Columbia and Climate Change: Sustainable Leadership?
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Investigation of claims by the BC government to be a leader in the battle against climate change, focusing on the period between 2002 and 2008.
Heather Smith
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2009
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Place Making and Place Taking: Cultural Policy in BC
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Assessment of BC cultural policy in support of an argument that it consists of a "place-based" approach characterized by regional politics.
Catherine Murray
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2009
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