Political Parties
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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 NEW! From Layton to SinghThe 20-year conflict behind the NDP’s deal with the Trudeau Liberals |
An incisive analysis of the federal NDP since 2000, examining the ongoing, unresolved tension between the party’s idealistic grassroots base and centrist bureaucracy at its core. On the … | Matt Fodor | 208 | 2022 | View |
 Power TrapHow fear and loathing between New Democrats and Liberals keep Stephen Harper in power--and what can be done about it |
In 2011 the Harper Conservatives won a majority government with a minority of votes. If the opposition parties were willing to work together, they would have an excellent chance of defeating the … | Paul Adams | 296 | 2012 | View |
 Visionaries, Crusaders, and FirebrandsThe Idealistic Canadians Who Built the NDP |
As an idealist and a visionary, Jack Layton connected with millions of Canadians who saw that he was a different kind of political leader. So did Tommy Douglas, chosen as the greatest Canadian … | Lynn Gidluck | 248 | 2012 | View |
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From Introduction |
Positions the NDP party at the time of the books publication soon after Jack Layton’s death. Outlines a bit about how Layton got the NDP in the position it was after the 2011 election. | Lynn Gidluck | 7 | 2012 | $0.70 Add |
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From NEW! IntroductionFrom: From Layton to Singh |
Matt Fodor | 2 | 2022 | $0.20 Add | |
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From Why Progressives Don’t WinFrom: Power Trap |
Examines the status of progressive voters through statistical analysis finding that progressive voters make up a majority, concluding that progressives don’t know where to cast their … | Paul Adams | 26 | 2012 | $2.60 Add |
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From NEW! Modernizing the Party: 2000–2008From: From Layton to Singh |
Chapter 1 examines the state of the New Democratic Party (NDP) as it entered into the twenty-first century. The chapter covers topics including a brief history of the NDP, the NDP’s success … | Matt Fodor | 23 | 2022 | $2.30 Add |
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From Roots Run Deep |
Examines the roots of the NDP party. Looks at J.D. Woodsworth and William Irvine’s role in the political landscape of their time. Specifically analyzes the Agrarian Revolt, early … | Lynn Gidluck | 32 | 2012 | $3.20 Add |
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From Why Now Is the TimeFrom: Power Trap |
Examines why now is the time for progressives to break free of the power trap involved in having two progressive parties through analysis of the economy and economic policy, what conservatives … | Paul Adams | 32 | 2012 | $3.20 Add |
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From A New Political Movement |
The formation of a new political party in 1932 tentatively called the Commonwealth Party, outlines who was involved in this very short meeting. Analyzes the birth of the CCF, the Regina Manifesto | Lynn Gidluck | 34 | 2012 | $3.40 Add |
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From NEW! Breakthrough: the 2011 Federal ElectionFrom: From Layton to Singh |
Chapter 2 focuses on the period of momentum experienced by the Federal and Provincial NDP between the 2008 and 2011 Federal Elections. The chapter covers topics including the 2008 financial … | Matt Fodor | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 2: Liberals and Conservatives: A difference of brandingFrom: Canada In Afghanistan |
In this chapter, Schalk discusses how both the Conservative and Liberal parties have historically branded themselves and Canada, and how these branding efforts have influenced the public’s … | Owen Schalk | 13 | 2023 | $1.30 Add |
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From  The Education of a LeaderFrom: Canada is Not Back |
Describes the early days of Trudeau as leader of the Liberal party focusing on his knowledge of and education in foreign affairs issues. Touches on the roles his key aids played in developing his … | Jocelyn Coulon | 15 | 2019 | $1.50 Add |
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From Why Conservatives WinFrom: Power Trap |
Analyzes the reasons behind the Conservatives electoral wins through their ideological dominance particularly economic messaging | Paul Adams | 36 | 2012 | $3.60 Add |
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From NEW! Consolidating the Third Way: 2011–2015From: From Layton to Singh |
Chapter 3 examines the NDP’s complete shift to the "Third Way” political ideology between the 2011 and 2015 Federal Elections which solidified their movement towards the centre. … | Matt Fodor | 22 | 2022 | $2.20 Add |
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From History Made in Regina |
Looks at the CCF’s first national convention in Regina in 1933. A very thorough look at this convention | Lynn Gidluck | 39 | 2012 | $3.90 Add |
