Democracy, Diversity and Good Government: An Introduction to Politics in Canada (2nd Edition) [Paperback] Mintz, Eric; Tossutti, Livianna and Dunn, Christopher

Product Description This is your government! This text provides students with an introduction to the major aspects of Canadian politics with a special emphasis on the unique challenges our diverse population places on the practice of democracy and good government. With each aspect covered, it raises thought-provoking questions designed to encourage students to think critically about the important issues and topics currently shaping politics in Canada. Featuring relatable examples, a full-colour interior, and a jargon-free writing style, Canadian Politics will engage students and provide them with the foundation they need for future study. Review “The boxed material in the chapters is quite interesting and would certainly provide some useful context for students. It would be quite easy to generate classroom discussion and debates based upon any of the boxes.”--Andrew Molloy, Cape Breton University “One of the strengths of the text is that it is pitched at a first year audience.”--Paul Prosperi, Langara College “I used the first edition of this book in the past and I would choose this edition as it more clearly deals with and talks about public involvement in Canadian politics and touches on all of the topics I cover much better than the first.”--Anonymous About the Author Eric Mintz is an associate professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research interests include Canadian politics, political parties and elections, and environmental politics. He is also the lead author of Politics, Power, and the Common Good: An Introduction to Political Science (Pearson Canada, 2012). Livianna Tossutti is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Brock University. Her areas of interest include political participation and civic engagement, immigration and diversity, political parties, elections and voting behaviour, and public opinion. She is also the co-leader of the Optimizing Social, Cultural and Political Integration Research Domain of the Welcoming Communities Initiative. Christopher Dunn is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His areas of expertise include Canadian and provincial politics, Canadian federalism and intergovernmental relations, local government, and policy analysis and public administration.