Partisan Odysseys
Partisan Odysseys

Author: Nelson Wiseman

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2020-05-12

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 148753695X

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In Partisan Odysseys, Nelson Wiseman sets out to survey the history of Canada’s political parties. Uncovering distinctive motifs and events in Canadian party politics from pre-Confederation to the present, Wiseman shows how parties have adjusted, adapted, and reinvented themselves in response to significant social and economic changes as well as how parties have, in turn, shaped or reinforced these social forces. The book begins by tracing the rise of four different types of parties in the nineteenth century; by the end of the century, the Conservative and Liberal parties that continue to this day were firmly established. The book also explores nationalism, minority governments, third parties, and the reconfiguration of party positions. Wiseman concludes by examining changes in the way Canada’s ever-evolving parties have operated and the rise of the modern party as a nimble, enterprising institution compared to its historical antecedent. Substantial yet accessible, Partisan Odysseys will enlighten students, scholars, and general readers alike.

Partisan Odysseys
Partisan Odysseys

Author: Nelson Wiseman

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2020-04-23

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1487525397

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Motifs or recurring elements in Canadian party politics speak to dominant ideas of the era. Partisan Odysseys looks at how political parties have adjusted, adapted, and sometimes reinvented themselves in response to these cultural cues.

A Political Odyssey
A Political Odyssey

Author: Mike Gravel

Publisher: Seven Stories Press

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 160980032X

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In this candid portrait, former two-term senator from Alaska and 2008 presidential candidate Gravel expounds on his views of the military-industrial complex, the imperial presidency, postwar US foreign policy, and corporate America; critically assesses figures he worked with, such as Jimmy Carter and Ted Kennedy; and reveals the private life behind the public persona. When he isn’t being actively silenced, Senator Gravel’s voice is generally acknowledged to be the most refreshing and honest of all the 2008 presidential candidates.

The Political Party in Canada
The Political Party in Canada

Author: William P. Cross

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2022-11-01

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 0774868260

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Political parties exist at the centre of democratic politics, but where does power lie within them, and how is it exercised? The Political Party in Canada explores the inner workings of these complex organizations through an examination of the composition and roles of key party actors (members and activists, candidates, local associations, donors, central officials, and members of Parliament), as well as the interactions between them. Contemporary parties play a key role in recruiting and selecting candidates and leaders, waging election campaigns, and organizing legislatures. Drawing on a rich trove of data from the 2015 and 2019 federal elections, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the composition, functions, activities, and power-sharing relationships that characterize Canadian parties. The authors focus not only on which groups are included in decision-making but also on what power and authority rest with each level of the parties’ respective structures. Basing its astute investigation on the themes of complexity, representation, and personalization, The Political Party in Canada provides important insights into a fundamental institution that makes modern democracy possible.

Revival and Change
Revival and Change

Author: John C. Courtney

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2022-11-01

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0774866748

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Revival and Change is a compelling account of the elections, accomplishments, challenges, failures, and ultimate end of the Diefenbaker era. The Liberals had been in office for two decades when the 1957 election was called and were widely expected to win another majority government. But new Conservative leader John Diefenbaker completely overshadowed his opponents. Highlighting Liberal arrogance, Diefenbaker seized the opportunity that television and boisterous, supportive rallies offered to present his vision of a new Canada. He was ultimately victorious. A second election in 1958 resulted in a landslide victory, with the Liberals reduced to their smallest number of seats since Confederation, the CCF reduced to eight seats and losing its leader, and Social Credit wiped out completely. It was a rout never before seen in Canadian history. Revival and Change is the story of those elections, the government and opposition they produced, the issues that defined the government, and the era’s legacy in Canadian politics and society.

Canadian Parties in Transition, Fifth Edition
Canadian Parties in Transition, Fifth Edition

Author: Alain-G Gagnon

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2024-10-01

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1487558589

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The fifth edition of Canadian Parties in Transition continues and enriches the work of earlier editions in bringing together a highly respected group of scholars to offer a comprehensive account of the development of party politics in Canada. The book addresses the origin and the evolution of the Canadian party system and discusses how that system has been impacted by regionalism, brokerage politics, and political marketing. It focuses on the competing ideological currents that occupy the political stage while also paying attention to the role of third parties in federal politics. Contributors address the representation and democracy through an exploration of voting systems, direct democracy, the role occupied by constituencies, gender politics, and the distinct Quebec dynamics in the federal party system. Finally, the book analyses topical issues, such as electoral participation, social movements, right-wing populist parties, political campaigning, and digital party politics. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect ongoing transformations and includes nineteen new contributing authors and coverage of seven new topics. Canadian Parties in Transition presents a multi-faceted image of party dynamics, electoral behaviour, political marketing, and representative democracy.

The Odyssey
The Odyssey

Author: Cheryl Freier

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2018-02-12

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1546222588

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The book, The Odyssey, is the story about my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and my husbands older sister, Edith. They were taken from their home and put on a truck that was destined to the train station in Micholovce. The truck broke down, and the people were told that they would have to march to their destination, which was Auchwitz. The story tells of how Joseph plotted their escape. The story tells of how they escaped and how they hid in the caves of the Tatra Mountains. The story also tells of where they went in the mountains and who they met. The story is based on a true story. It is a unique and powerful story as well as captivating, intriguing, and interesting to read.

A Written Constitution for Quebec?
A Written Constitution for Quebec?

Author: Richard Albert

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2023-01-15

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0228014786

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No province in Canada has codified a written constitution, and whether Quebec should be the first remains a controversial question. A Written Constitution for Quebec? enters into the debate, drawing a roadmap through the legal, political, and constitutional terrain of the issue. Leading scholars each take their own position in the debate, examining the issue from various sides and exploring the forms and limits of a codified Quebec constitution by asking whether Quebec should adopt a written constitution, how the province might go about it, and what such a document might achieve. Along with a comprehensive introduction to constitutional codification and how it relates to Quebec, the book opens with a proposal for a written constitution, with the analyses that follow expressing a diversity of views on the feasibility and desirability of a written constitution for the province. An array of perspectives through the lenses of Indigenous inclusion and reconciliation, interculturalism and democratic constitutionalism, and insights from other federal and plurinational states – are included in this wide-ranging volume. Taking a doctrinal, historical, theoretical, and comparative approach, A Written Constitution for Quebec? extensively addresses Quebec’s constitutional future in Canada.

Odyssey of Innocence
Odyssey of Innocence

Author: Lek Pervizi

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2020-11-26

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1665582898

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“...And after 47 years of suffering and tribulations, the new Ulysses of the twentieth century, comes to hug his dear Penelope ...” This is the unlikely and incredible story of Valentine.

Expressive Acts
Expressive Acts

Author: Ian Radforth

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2023-01-31

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1487545924

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In nineteenth-century Toronto, people took to the streets to express their jubilation on special occasions, such as the 1860 visit of the Prince of Wales and the return in 1885 of the local Volunteers who helped to suppress the Riel resistance in the North-West. In a contrasting mood, people also took to the streets in anger to object to government measures, such as the Rebellion Losses bill, to heckle rival candidates in provincial election campaigns, to assert their ethno-religious differences, and to support striking workers. Expressive Acts examines instances of both celebration and protest when Torontonians publicly displayed their allegiances, politics, and values. The book illustrates not just the Victorian city’s vibrant public life but also the intense social tensions and cultural differences within the city. Drawing from journalists’ accounts in newspapers, Expressive Acts illuminates what drove Torontonians to claim public space, where their passions lay, and how they gave expression to them.