Liberal Education and Value Relativism: A Guide to Today's B.A

Many if not most of the students who enroll in Bachelor of Arts programs do so without a clear sense of purpose. This book introduces new or prospective university students to the B.A. degree. It seeks to explain the nature and purpose of liberal education, and discusses how liberal education is being undermined in today's university. This book is designed to help students get the most out of their university years by encouraging them to think more carefully aobut the ultimate aims of their education. It explains how the various academic disciplines taught at today's university can contribute to the quest for liberal education. In doing so, they give students a better sense of what they should be looking for in their courses, and a better idea of whether the B.A. is really the right program for them. It also provides some practical advice for choosing a course of study and for evaluating university courses and professors.

Education & Teaching

Malcolmson, Patrick

Myers, Richard

O'Connell, Colin

Schools & Teaching

Univ Pr of Amer

Lucid and readable, The Canadian Regime is a well-established, well-known introduction to Canadian government. By explaining the inner logic of parliamentary government, as well as the underlying rationale for its institutions and processes, the authors demystify what might appear to be a relatively complex political system. Urging readers to consider the organic nature of the political system—in which change in one area inevitably ripples through the rest of the system—the authors provide much more than just a description of the features of government.
The fourth edition has been updated to include analysis of the 2008 Canadian federal election. Discussions of responsible government and the role of the Governor General have been revised and expanded. Coalition government, the Single Transferable Vote, and the emergence of the Green Party are explained and new developments in Senate reform and Supreme Court appointments are also covered.

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Fourth Edition

History

Americas

University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division

Lucid and comprehensive, The Canadian Regime provides a unique analysis of Canada's political regime by challenging readers to think of the political system as an organic entity where change in one area inevitably ripples through the rest of the system. The book's focus on the inner logic of parliamentary government explains the rationale for Canada's relatively complex political system.
The new edition includes analysis of the 2011 federal election and the implications of a return to majority government rule. Discussions of the Constitution, Charter, Senate reform, and judicial appointments are all updated, and new material is provided on the prorogation controversy, voter turnout, equalization payments, and prime ministerial government. The Canadian Regime continues to provide the most accessible introduction to the institutions, processes, and principles of the Canadian political system.

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Fifth Edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Sixth Edition

Now in its sixth edition, The Canadian Regime continues to provide the most accessible introduction to the institutions, processes, and principles of the Canadian political system. The book's focus on the inner logic of parliamentary government explains the rationale for Canada's relatively complex political system, which the authors encourage readers to think of as an organic entity, where change in one area inevitably ripples through the rest of the system.
 The new edition includes the results of Canada’s 2015 federal election and looks ahead to consider changes resulting from the Liberal victory. It has been thoroughly updated and revised and introduces several new topics, such as the impact of the previous Conservative government on the conventions and practices of parliamentary government and the important influence of social media on politics. Two new co-authors, Gerald Baier and Thomas M.J. Bateman, join Patrick Malcolmson and Richard Myers to bring new expertise in the areas of federalism, judicial politics, Charter jurisprudence, political parties, and the ongoing health care debate.

Baier, Gerald

Bateman, Tom

University of Toronto Press

Now in its sixth edition, The Canadian Regime continues to provide the most accessible introduction to the institutions, processes, and principles of the Canadian political system. The book's focus on the inner logic of parliamentary government explains the rationale for Canada's relatively complex political system, which the authors encourage readers to think of as an organic entity, where change in one area inevitably ripples through the rest of the system.
 The new edition includes the results of Canada’s 2015 federal election and looks ahead to consider changes resulting from the Liberal victory. It has been thoroughly updated and revised and introduces several new topics, such as the impact of the previous Conservative government on the conventions and practices of parliamentary government and the important influence of social media on politics. Two new co-authors, Gerald Baier and Thomas M.J. Bateman, join Patrick Malcolmson and Richard Myers to bring new expertise in the areas of federalism, judicial politics, Charter jurisprudence, political parties, and the ongoing health care debate.

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Seventh Edition

Product Description 
Using a traditional historical-institutional approach, The Canadian Regime introduces students to the idea of the regime, which is a lens through which they can see how institutions interact with the basic principles of the political order. The authors explain how the Canadian liberal democratic regime was founded on the fundamental principles of liberty, equality, and consent and discuss the ways in which Canada’s institutions have developed and operate in accordance with these principles. The authors also examine how the regime has at times failed to follow these principles, particularly with respect to Canada’s Indigenous peoples in Canada, and how reforms to Canada’s governing institutions challenge historical assumptions concerning parliamentary government and federalism. Now in its seventh edition, The Canadian Regime continues to provide the most accessible introduction to Canadian politics, making Canada’s unique government and systems clear to students. This edition is updated with the results of the 2019 federal election. 
 Review 
"The Canadian Regime is a clear and contemporary exposition of how the Canadian political system works. By framing the Canadian regime as a unique blend of the British and American constitutions, the authors show how Canada is different from and similar to the other two major English-speaking democracies. They also provide an accurate and balanced explanation of how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has given the courts a new policy-making role, and how this has been a catalyst for interest groups to try to influence the selection of judges and to use litigation to influence government policies." -- Frederick L. Morton, University of Calgary\n“This book conducts the reader through the chronological sequences of Canadian constitutional development, all the while keeping in view the larger concept of a uniquely Canadian regime. In all cases the authors are clear, comprehensive, detailed, and cogent, providing us with an indispensable account of the Canadian political order.” -- Colin D. Pearce, Clemson University 
 About the Author 
Patrick Malcolmson is a professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science at St. Thomas University.\nRichard Myers is the Principal of St. Paul’s University College, University of Waterloo.\nGerald Baier is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia.\nThomas M.J. Bateman is a professor in the Department of Political Science at St Thomas University.

Review\n"The Canadian Regime is a clear and contemporary exposition of how the Canadian political system works. By framing the Canadian regime as a unique blend of the British and American constitutions, the authors show how Canada is different from and similar to the other two major English-speaking democracies. They also provide an accurate and balanced explanation of how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has given the courts a new policy-making role, and how this has been a catalyst for interest groups to try to influence the selection of judges and to use litigation to influence government policies." -- Frederick L. Morton, University of Calgary\n“This book conducts the reader through the chronological sequences of Canadian constitutional development, all the while keeping in view the larger concept of a uniquely Canadian regime. In all cases the authors are clear, comprehensive, detailed, and cogent, providing us with an indispensable account of the Canadian political order.” -- Colin D. Pearce, Clemson University\nUsing a traditional historical-institutional approach, The Canadian Regime introduces students to the idea of the regime, which is a lens through which they can see how institutions interact with the basic principles of the political order. The authors explain how the Canadian liberal democratic regime was founded on the fundamental principles of liberty, equality, and consent and discuss the ways in which Canada’s institutions have developed and operate in accordance with these principles. The authors also examine how the regime has at times failed to follow these principles, particularly with respect to Canada’s Indigenous peoples in Canada, and how reforms to Canada’s governing institutions challenge historical assumptions concerning parliamentary government and federalism. Now in its seventh edition, The Canadian Regime continues to provide the most accessible introduction to Canadian politics, making Canada’s unique government and systems clear to students. This edition is updated with the results of the 2019 federal election.

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This clear and readable account of Canada's political institutions has now been updated to reflect developments up to and beyond the 2004 Canadian federal election. Focusing more on principles than on arcane detail, the authors explain why our institutions are the way they are. In so doing, they improve the reader's ability to assess the implications of various proposals for reform of our institutions (such as electing senators, recall of MPs, and review of Supreme Court nominees). Comments from previous editions: "". . . far and away the best of the Canadian government texts I've seen."" - David J. Climenhaga, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology ""Malcolmson and Myers have written a comprehensive and coherent account of Canadian government that is informed by a clear understanding of the purposes, capacities, and limitations of liberal democratic institutions."" - Jennifer Smith, Dalhousie University ""The Canadian Regime is designed to be an introductory Canadian government text. It fulfills that purpose admirably but I would add that this is a book all Canadians should read and have on their shelves . . . . It is brief and it is clear, but most especially it provides an outstanding explantion for why Canada's government takes the form it does. Its virtue is that it explains [Canada's] system instead of merely describing its features. It indicates the underlying rationale of the institutions and processes of government in a way that most descriptive texts do not, for it provides a causal analysis. It is this explanatory quality that makes this text so good. It starts with the basic idea of government and proceeds rationally to the conclusion, building on the fundamental principles of liberal democracy as they have taken shape in Canada. ""I believe this book could become a classic in the explanation of our regime. It is a useful tool for understanding current politics and it helps citizens distinguish between foolish and reasonable proposals for change. And, finally, it is written so sensibly and with such clear examples that it works as an 'inoculation' against some of the most disturbing fashions of interpretation among ideologues and the media."" - Heidi Studer, University of Alberta Patrick Malcolmson is currently Vice-President (Academic) at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick and formerly served as the Chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission. Richard Myers is Professor of Political Science and former Vice-President (Academic) at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. "

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada

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Liberal Education and Value Relativism: A Guide to Today's B.A

Liberal Education and Value Relativism: A Guide to Today's B.A

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Fourth Edition

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Fifth Edition

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Sixth Edition

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Sixth Edition

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Seventh Edition

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada, Seventh Edition

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada