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Political Science Elections

Code Politics

Campaigns and Cultures on the Canadian Prairies

by (author) Jared J. Wesley

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2011
Category
Elections, History & Theory, Political Parties, Conservatism & Liberalism
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774820745
    Publish Date
    Mar 2011
    List Price
    $95.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780774820752
    Publish Date
    Jan 2012
    List Price
    $32.95

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Description

Politics on the Canadian prairies are puzzling. The provinces share common roots, but they have nurtured three distinct political cultures – Alberta is Canada’s bastion of conservatism, Saskatchewan its cradle of social democracy, and Manitoba its progressive centre. Jared Wesley explains this paradox by examining the rhetoric employed by dominant parties to renew their provinces’ political code – freedom for Alberta, security for Saskatchewan, and moderation for Manitoba. Although the content of their campaigns differed, leaders from William Aberhart to Tommy Douglas to Gary Doer have employed distinct codes to ensure their parties’ success and shape their provinces’ political landscapes. 

About the author

Jared J. Wesley is associate dean of graduate studies and a professor of political science at the University of Alberta.

Jared J. Wesley's profile page

Awards

  • Short-listed, Donald Smiley Prize, Canadian Political Science Association
  • Commended, The Hill Times List of Top 100 Best Books for 2012

Editorial Reviews

This is a well written book, extensively researched, well thought out and combining an interesting mix of theory and historical-empirical evidence. It speaks intelligently about questions to do with the theory of political culture, socialization, the role of ideas in politics and the nature of qualitative content analysis.

Canadian Journal of Political Science, Vol 45 No 3

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