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edition:Hardcover
also available: eBook Paperback
category: Political Science
published: Jul 2014
ISBN:9780774828253
publisher: UBC Press

Canadian Democracy from the Ground Up

Perceptions and Performance

edited by Elisabeth Gidengil & Heather Bastedo

tagged: civics & citizenship, democracy, canadian
Description

Canada is often held up as an example of a healthy democracy. However, the Canadian public is less enthusiastic about the way our democracy works. This first-of-a-kind book approaches the “democratic deficit” from the perspective of everyday Canadians and assesses the performance of Parliament and the media in light of their perceptions and expectations. In doing so, a number of chapters highlight the disjuncture between perceptions and performance. Canadian Democracy from the Ground Up is essential for anyone who would like to learn how to build a better democracy – one that meets the expectations of the Canadian public.

About the Authors
Elisabeth Gidengil is Hiram Mills Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill University.

Elisabeth Gidengil is Hiram Mills Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill University.
Contributor Notes

Elisabeth Gidengil is Hiram Mills Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill University. Heather Bastedo is Skelton-Clark Post-Doctoral Fellow at Queen’s University.Contributors: Quinn Albaugh, Kelly Blidook, Wayne Chu, Munroe Eagles, Fred Fletcher, Jane Hilderman, Royce Koop, Alison Loat, Lawrence LeDuc, Michael A. Painter-Main, François Pétry, Alex Marland, Jon H. Pammett, Nick Ruderman, Livianna Tossutti, Christopher Waddell

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