Canada 2018-2019
This is an annually updated presentation of Canada past and present continues to provide the reader an in-depth look at the country’s culture, geography, people, economy, politics and future. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 34th edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.

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Canada 2018-2019
This is an annually updated presentation of Canada past and present continues to provide the reader an in-depth look at the country’s culture, geography, people, economy, politics and future. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 34th edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.

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Canada 2018-2019

Canada 2018-2019

by Wayne C. Thompson
Canada 2018-2019

Canada 2018-2019

by Wayne C. Thompson

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Overview

This is an annually updated presentation of Canada past and present continues to provide the reader an in-depth look at the country’s culture, geography, people, economy, politics and future. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 34th edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781475841800
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 06/07/2018
Series: World Today (Stryker)
Edition description: Thirty-fourth Edition
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 8.55(w) x 10.94(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

Wayne C. Thompson taught political science at the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. He has authored or edited ten books and many articles on European government, history and political theory.

Table of Contents

Map of Canada

Canada Today

Culture

Geography

People

History

New France

The Conquest (La Conquête)

British North America

The War of 1812

The Road to Independence

Confederation

Tightening the East–West Link

Loosening the Apron Strings

The First World War

The Interwar Years

The Second World War

After 1945

The “Quiet Revolution” in Quebec

Meech Lake Accord

A New Constitution for Canada?

Political System

Constitution

Governmental Structure

The Monarch

The Governor General

The Political Executive

Parliament

Senate

Law and the Court System

Federalism and the Provinces

Provincial Governments

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

New Brunswick

Quebec

Ontario

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

British Columbia

Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Parties and Elections

2004 Federal Elections

2006 Federal Elections

2008 Federal Elections

2011 Federal Elections

2015 Federal Elections

Foreign Policy

Defense

Economy

Future

Web Sites and Bibliography

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