Political Parties

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Bobby and Pierre

From: 1968 in Canada

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In the spring of 1968, the political campaigns of Robert Kennedy in the United States and Pierre Trudeau in Canada generated wild crowd scenes featuring passionate adoration of the candidates. … 23 $2.30 Add
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Contempt and Its Discontents

From: Beyond Contempt

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In this chapter the author discusses the concept of “contempt”, and how feeling contempt towards those with differing views is both a natural reflex and the greatest obstacle … 30 $3.00 Add
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Forty and Counting

From: Election

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Review of three periods of electoral and party development in Canada covering the 40 federal elections between 1867 and 2008. 25 $2.50 Add
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Preface

From: Anatomy of an Election

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A brief overview of the origins and major component elements of the federal electoral system. 11 $1.10 Add
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Responsible Government: Theory and Practice

From: Democratizing the Constitution

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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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Roots Run Deep

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

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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 … 32 $3.20 Add
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Why Me? Why You?

Part 1. Who Gets to Lead?

From: Women Winning Office

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In <Why Me? Why You? Nash explores the the challenges surrounding turning ones’ activism and passion into concrete change. The chapter explores why ambition, competition and … 6 $0.60 Add
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Why Now Is the Time

From: Power Trap

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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 … 32 $3.20 Add
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Why Voting Systems Matter

From: The Politics of Voting

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Analysis of different voting systems in support of an argument that a choice of voting system has an effect on political results. 14 $1.40 Add
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A New Political Movement

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

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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 34 $3.40 Add
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The Place of an Election in the Comprehensive Political Law Cycle

From: Anatomy of an Election

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A list of the elements of a policy cycle and highlighting where an election fits into the cylce. 2 $0.20 Add
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Class-Based Contempt – Red With Shame

From: Beyond Contempt

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In this chapter the author discusses how classism has become an integral component of modern partisan politics, with conservatives appealing to working class voters and painting liberals as … 30 $3.00 Add
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Investigating Plurality

From: The Politics of Voting

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Outline of the workings of the current plurality voting system and exploration of its implications for voters, parties and the political system in support of an argument that it is not defensible. 23 $2.30 Add
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Understanding Electoral Systems

From: Election

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Analysis of voting systems including their components, their types, their effects, their origins, and the history of voting system reform in Canada. 22 $2.20 Add
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Why Conservatives Win

From: Power Trap

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Analyzes the reasons behind the Conservatives electoral wins through their ideological dominance particularly economic messaging 36 $3.60 Add
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Women at the Table-Space Invaders

Part 1. Who Gets to Lead?

From: Women Winning Office

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In Women at the Table-Space Invaders Nash explores the many ways women can lead. She examines what leading can look like, how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed leadership, and how new … 7 $0.70 Add