This edited volume presents an integrated comparative examination of the political systems of the United States and Canada-with special attention to the effects of political institutions, and their interaction with political values and other factors, in policymaking. It explores, in particular, the differences between the American presidential (or separation-of-powers) system and the Canadian parliamentary system. It also considers a number of further institutionaldifferences-concerning federalism, bureaucratic leadership, judicial definitions of citizens' rights, and others.
This edited volume presents an integrated comparative examination of the political systems of the United States and Canada-with special attention to the effects of political institutions, and their interaction with political values and other factors, in policymaking. It explores, in particular, the differences between the American presidential (or separation-of-powers) system and the Canadian parliamentary system. It also considers a number of further institutionaldifferences-concerning federalism, bureaucratic leadership, judicial definitions of citizens' rights, and others.
Paul J. Quirk is Phil Lind Chair in U.S. Politics and Representation at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of Industry Influence in Federal Regulatory Agencies, The Politics of Deregulation, and Deliberative Choices: Debating Public Policy in Congress.
Inhaltsangabe
Part One: Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction Paul J. Quirk Part Two: Political Culture and Institutions Chapter 2. Political Culture and Values Russell J. Dalton Chapter 3. Electoral and Party Systems André Blais, Shaun Bowler, and Bernard Grofman Chapter 4. Executive Leadership and the Legislative Process Jonathan Malloy and Paul J. Quirk Chapter 5. Bureaucratic Influence and Policymaking John R. McAndrews, Bert A. Rockman, and Colin Campbell Chapter 6. Federalism Richard Simeon and Beryl A. Radin Part Three: Policies and Outcomes Chapter 7. Economic Policy: Growth, Stabilization and Distribution William Keech and William Scarth Chapter 8. Environmental Policy: Climate Change Kathryn Harrison Chapter 9. Morality Issues: Abortion and Gay Rights Gary Mucciaroni and Francesca Scala Chapter 10. Health Care in Canada and the United States Theodore R. Marmor and Antonia Maioni Chapter 11. Managing Diversity: Civil Rights and Immigration Irene Bloemraad and Doris Marie Provine Chapter 12. Assessing Performance: National Versus Regional Patterns Keith Banting, Jack Nagel, Chelsea Schafer, and Daniel Westlake Part Four: Conclusions Chapter 13. Lessons of Comparison: Institutions and Governance Paul J. Quirk
Part One: Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction Paul J. Quirk Part Two: Political Culture and Institutions Chapter 2. Political Culture and Values Russell J. Dalton Chapter 3. Electoral and Party Systems André Blais, Shaun Bowler, and Bernard Grofman Chapter 4. Executive Leadership and the Legislative Process Jonathan Malloy and Paul J. Quirk Chapter 5. Bureaucratic Influence and Policymaking John R. McAndrews, Bert A. Rockman, and Colin Campbell Chapter 6. Federalism Richard Simeon and Beryl A. Radin Part Three: Policies and Outcomes Chapter 7. Economic Policy: Growth, Stabilization and Distribution William Keech and William Scarth Chapter 8. Environmental Policy: Climate Change Kathryn Harrison Chapter 9. Morality Issues: Abortion and Gay Rights Gary Mucciaroni and Francesca Scala Chapter 10. Health Care in Canada and the United States Theodore R. Marmor and Antonia Maioni Chapter 11. Managing Diversity: Civil Rights and Immigration Irene Bloemraad and Doris Marie Provine Chapter 12. Assessing Performance: National Versus Regional Patterns Keith Banting, Jack Nagel, Chelsea Schafer, and Daniel Westlake Part Four: Conclusions Chapter 13. Lessons of Comparison: Institutions and Governance Paul J. Quirk
Es gelten unsere Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen: www.buecher.de/agb
Impressum
www.buecher.de ist ein Shop der buecher.de GmbH & Co. KG Bürgermeister-Wegele-Str. 12, 86167 Augsburg Amtsgericht Augsburg HRA 13309
