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The United States and Canada : how two democracies differ and why it matters /

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This edited volume presents an integrated comparative examination of the political systems of the United States and Canada-with special attention to the effects of political institutions, and their interaction with political values and other factors, in policymaking. It explores, in particular, the...

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Other Authors: Quirk, Paul J., 1949- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Subjects:
Political culture > United States.
Political culture > Canada.
Democracy > United States.
Democracy > Canada.
Political planning > United States.
Political planning > Canada.
Federal government > United States.
Federal government > Canada.
United States > Politics and government.
Canada > Politics and government.
Politique publique > États-Unis.
Politique publique > Canada.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement.
Canada > Politique et gouvernement.
Comparative Politics.
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
SOCIAL SCIENCE.
Democracy
Federal government
Political culture
Political planning
Politics and government
Canada
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction / Paul J. Quirk
  • An undivided continent? : re-examining the political culture of Canadians and Americans / Russell Dalton
  • Electoral and party systems / Andre Blais, Shaun Bowler, Bernard Grofman
  • Executive leadership and the legislative process / Jonathan Malloy, Paul Quirk
  • Bureaucratic influence and policymaking / John McAndrews, Bert Rockman, Colin Campbell
  • Federalism / Richard Simeon, Beryl Radin
  • Economic policy : growth, stabilization and distribution / William Keech, William Scarth
  • Environmental policy : climate change / Kathryn Harrison
  • Morality issues : abortion and gay rights / Gary Mucciaroni, Francesca Scala
  • Health care in Canada and the United States / Theodore Marmor, Antonia Maioni
  • Managing diversity : civil rights and immigration / Irene Bloemraad, Doris Marie Provine
  • National and regional outcomes : violence, inequality, and participation / Keith Banting, Jack Nagel, Chelsea Schafer, Daniel Westlake
  • Lessons of comparison : institutions and governance / Paul Quirk.