Two Political Worlds
Parties and Voting in British Columbia
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- ISBN
- 9780774843324
- Publish Date
- Nov 2011
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- 9780774802239
- Publish Date
- Jan 1985
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- $31.95
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Description
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.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Donald E. Blake is a professor in the department of political science at the University of British Columbia.
Editorial Reviews
A fascinating look at the way British Columbians are influenced in their voting by both the parties themselves and the relationship between the federal and provincial wings or groups.
The Province
