Two Political Worlds
Author | : Donald E. Blake |
Publisher | : UBC Press |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2011-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780774843324 |
ISBN-13 | : 0774843322 |
Rating | : 4/5 (322 Downloads) |
Download or read book Two Political Worlds written by Donald E. Blake and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Columbia has long been a source of fascination to political observers. Canadian socialism sank its earliest and deepest roots there, and it is one of only three provinces where the New Democratic Party has formed the government. It is one of only two provinces where Social Credit has governed and the only one in which the party still commands significant support. Provincial peculiarities have affected federal politics too -- British Columbia has come closer than any province to effecting a complete separation of federal and provincial party systems. This book presents a detailed look at the inhabitants of these two political worlds. It traces the evolution of the two party systems and analyzes the behaviour of the voters who participate in them.