Electoral Politics

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Overview of Voting Behaviour Theories

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Examination of forces affecting voting behaviour according to the main theoretical pillars of voting research, particularly mobilization of constituents to vote and conversion of supporters of … 29 $2.90 Add
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Party Identification and Campaign Dynamics

Party Identification and Campaign Dynamics

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1992 article by Richard Johnston discussing the concept of party identification in the context of the 1988 Canadian general election. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Party or No Party?
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Party or No Party?

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Party or No Party? Nash examines the decision to support and join a political party for which to run for office. The chapter explores topics such as branding of political parties, differences … 6 $0.60 Add
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Patterns of Party Identification in Canada

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Analysis of election research to support an argument that a substantial portion of the Canadian electorate holds enduring party allegiances and that such partisanship plays an important role in … ; ; 16 $1.60 Add
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Political Parties and the Practice of Brokerage Politics

Political Parties and the Practice of Brokerage Politics

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Excerpt of a 2010 article by R. Kenneth Carty and William Cross describing the character of brokerage party politics in Canada and the resulting organizational structures of Canadian political parties. ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Polling as Modern Alchemy: Measuring Public Opinion in Canadian Elections

From: Election

Examination of the process of public opinion polling, with an emphasis on how it is practised in modern Canadian elections. 19 $1.90 Add
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Postscript

Lessons Learned

From: Anatomy of an Election

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Power Protects Itself
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Power Protects Itself

Part 1. Who Gets to Lead?

From: Women Winning Office

In Power Protects Itself Nash explores some of the many barriers women face when entering politics. A few of the barriers examined in the chapter include systemic biases, Westminster … 6 $0.60 Add
Power Trap

Power Trap

How 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 … 296 View
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Preface

From: Anatomy of an Election

A brief overview of the origins and major component elements of the federal electoral system. 11 $1.10 Add
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Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile
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Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile Nash discusses how to become known and seen in your area. The chapter explores outreach to Community Leaders, framing ones self as a Community … 6 $0.60 Add
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Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power
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Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power Nash explores the ways women can use their own stories and experiences to frame their own public narrative and find support through relatability. The … 5 $0.50 Add
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Public Opinion and Canadian Identity

Public Opinion and Canadian Identity

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Excerpt of a 1967 book by Mildred Schwartz examining the effect of regionalism of the influence of party on the formation of Canada’s identity. ; ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Public Speaking and Speech Writing
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Public Speaking and Speech Writing

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Public Speaking and Speech Writing Nash explores the challenges and benefits of public speaking and speech writing. In the chapter Nash discusses her own experiences with public speaking, and … 9 $0.90 Add
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Responsible Government: Theory and Practice

Responsible Government: Theory and Practice

From: Democratizing the Constitution

Historical review of responsible government in Canada in support of an argument that the current situation is in need of reform. 45 $4.50 Add
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Rise Up!

Rise Up!

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

Looks at the NDP from the 1980s to Layton’s death in 2011 and some of the leaders during that time. Provides an anlysis of those condidates who may have taken over the NDP leadership 42 $4.20 Add