Canadian Democracy

What is the state of democracy in Canada? This is the central question of Stephen Brookss best-selling introduction to Canadian politics textbook, Canadian Democracy. In this revised ninth edition, Brooks continues to explore the characteristics and controversies associated with Canadian politics. He begins by addressing the social and economic contexts of the countrys politics before covering the basic elements and structures of government (e.g., the constitution, federalism, and the administrative state), political participation, and the current issues and challenges in Canadian political life. Highlights of this revised edition include: comprehensive updates throughout to bring readers the latest data, research, and analysis of current events; additional coverage of such topics as multiculturalism and interculturalism in Quebec, current trends in political communication, and Canadian foreign policy.

This edition features a revised ancillary suite for students and instructors that includes podcasts, a test generator, an instructors manual, PowerPoint slides, and a student study guide. The ninth edition of Canadian Democracy is also available with an e-version of the textbook, flashcards of key terms and definitions, the Constitution Acts, 1867 & 1982 (including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms), and simulation activities that speak to Canadian politics, governance, and institutions.

Stephen Brooks, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Windsor

Stephen Brooks is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Windsor, where he teaches in the areas of Canadian politics, public administration, and American politics. His research interests include the political influence of intellectuals, political thought in Canada and the United States, and foreign perceptions of American politics.

Figures and Tables
Boxes
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Political Life
Part II: The Societal Context of Politics
Chapter 2: Political Culture
Chapter 3: The Social and Economic Setting
Chapter 4: Diversity and Multiculturalism
Chapter 5: Regionalism and Canadian Politics
Part III: The Structures of Governance
Chapter 6: The Constitution
Chapter 7: Rights and Freedoms
Chapter 8: Federalism
Chapter 9: The Machinery of Government
Chapter 10: The Administrative State
Part IV: Participation in Politics
Chapter 11: Parties and Elections
Chapter 12: Interest Groups
Chapter 13: The Media
bPart V: Contemporary Issues in Canadian Political Life
Chapter 14: Language Politics
Chapter 15:Women and Politics
Chapter 16: Indigenous Politics
Chapter 17: Canada in the World
Glossary
Notes
Index