In Canadian Democracy Stephen Brooks explores the characteristics, complexities, and controversies associated with Canada's politics. Introducing the basic ideas, institutions, and processes of Canadian politics, he asks questions about the nature of Canadian democracy and focuses on issues of individual, group, and regional equality and freedom. Chapters on language politics, diversity in Canadian society, and Canada in the world cover issues at the core of contemporary debates on the quality of Canadian democracy. All aspects of the book have been thoroughly updated for this fourth edition, which includes numerous new tables and figures, editorial cartoons on Canadian politics, and an expanded glossary of key terms.

List of Figures List of Tables Preface Part One. Introduction Chapter 1. An Introduction to Political Life Part Two. The Societal Context of Politics Chapter 2. Ideological and Institutional Roots Chapter 3. The Social and Economic Setting Chapter 4. Regionalism and Canadian Politics Part Three. The Structures of Governance Chapter 5. The Constitution Chapter 6. Rights and Freedoms Chapter 7. Federalism Chapter 8. The Machinery of Government Part Four. Participation in Politics Chapter 9. Parties and Elections Chapter 10. Interest Groups Chapter 11. The Media Part Five. Contemporary Issues in Canadian Political Life Chapter 12. Language Politics Chapter 13. Diversity and Politics Chapter 14. Canada in the World Appendix A: Constitution Act, 1867 (as amended) Appendix B: Constitution Act, 1982 Glossary Index

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