Overview

British Columbia remains Canada’s most politically dynamic province. This book — which includes coverage of the 2009 provincial election — provides an overview of BC’s institutions, key policy issues, and political culture, with concise chapters contributed by many of the province’s leading political scientists.

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1. Introduction (The Editors)

2. Political Economy (Michael Howlett, Keith Brownsey, & Joshua Newman)
3. Federalism, Confederation, and Intergovernmental Relations (Hamish Telford)
4. Identities: Class, Region, Gender, Diversity (Matt James)
5. Regionalism (Tracy Summerville)

6. Democracy, BC-style (Dennis Pilon)
7. Political Parties (Stephen Phillips)
8. Elections and Voting Behaviour (Lynda Erickson)
9. Media (Marc Edge)
10. NGOs and Interest Groups (Mark Crawford)

11. The Legislature (Norman Ruff)
12. The Executive (Norman Ruff)
13. Public Service (Evert Lindquist, John Langford, & Thea Vakil)
14. Communities and Local Government (Patrick Smith, Kevin Ginnell, & Matthew Black)
15. First Nations (Christopher Alcantara & Iain Kent)

16. Health (Alan Davidson)
17. Social Welfare (Kathy Teghtsoonian)
18. Resources (George Hoberg)
19. The Environment (Heather Smith)
20. Culture and Tourism (Catherine Murray)