Political Science Legislative Branch
Constituency Influence in Parliament
Countering the Centre
- Publisher
- UBC Press
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2012
- Category
- Legislative Branch, General, Civics & Citizenship
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780774821568
- Publish Date
- Apr 2012
- List Price
- $85.00
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780774821575
- Publish Date
- Jan 2013
- List Price
- $32.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780774821582
- Publish Date
- Apr 2012
- List Price
- $32.95
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Description
In contrast with most literature on Canadian politics, this book resurrects the relevance of Canada’s Parliament by examining what MPs do, why they do it, and what effect it has. Constituency Influence in Parliament examines the rules and conduct of Private Members’ Business to assess the complex relationship between constituency representation and policy proposals. This revealing study shows that Members of Parliament pursue various types of goals in the legislature – not all of which focus upon parties or leaders – and each MP plays an important representative role in shaping policy.
About the author
Awards
- Commended, The Hill Times List of Top 100 Best Books for 2012
- Commended, The Hill Times List of Top 100 Best Books for 2013
Contributor Notes
Kelly Blidook is an assistant professor of political science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
