Canadian Government Transition

This fourth edition ofCanadian Government in Transitioncontinues to provide a concise analysis of the most important Canadian political institutions, processes, and trends. It systematically describes and dissects federal institutions, providing enough history to place them in context.     This book was clearly written and provides a useful introductory understanding of Canadian Government. Sheila Dhillon, Simon Fraser University/ Kwantlen University College, Department of Political Science    Canadian Government in Transitionis a relatively concise introduction to the emerging political, economic and social processes as Canada moves towards its 150 th anniversary of Confederation. Chaldeans Mensah, Grant MacEwan College, Anthropology, Economics and Political Science     Key Features: Up-to-date, including 2004 election coverage, sponsorship scandal, realities of operating under a minority government, etc.  Enhanced visual appeal through the inclusion of cartoons.  Coverage of contemporary topics: declining voter turnout rates; rising tuition costs for students; healthcare reform; same-sex marria≥ effects of 9/11/2001. Robert Jackson, is a professor at University of Redlands, California, and Carleton University, Ottawa Doreen Jackson, is a professor at University of Redlands, California, and Carleton University, Ottawa     To view all of Pearson Education Canada’s Political Science texts, visit our on-line catalogue www.pearsoned.ca/highered .     ISBN: 0-13-197529-3