The Paradox of Parliament
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2023
- Category
- Canadian, Public Affairs & Administration, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781487550998
- Publish Date
- Mar 2023
- List Price
- $45.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781487550882
- Publish Date
- Mar 2023
- List Price
- $95.00
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781487551001
- Publish Date
- Feb 2023
- List Price
- $36.95
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Description
The Paradox of Parliament provides a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of Parliament in order to explain the paradoxical expectations placed on the institution. The book argues that Parliament labours under two different "logics" of its purpose and primary role: one based on governance and decision-making and one based on representation and voice. This produces a paradox that is common to many legislatures, but Canada and Canadians particularly struggle to recognize and reconcile the competing logics.
In The Paradox of Parliament, Jonathan Malloy discusses the major aspects of Parliament through the lens of these two competing logics to explain the ongoing dissatisfaction with Parliament and perennial calls for parliamentary reform. It focuses on overarching analytical themes rather than exhaustive description. It centres people over procedure and theory, with strong emphasis given to dimensions of gender, race, and additional forms of diversity. Arguing for a holistic and realistic understanding of Parliament that recognizes and accepts that Parliament evolves and adapts, The Paradox of Parliament puts forward an important and novel interpretation of the many facets of Parliament in Canada.
About the author
Jonathan Malloy is a professor of political science and the Honourable Dick and Ruth Bell Chair in Canadian Parliamentary Democracy at Carleton University.
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