Canada
By: Wayne C. Thompson
Edition: 31st edition.
Series: The world today series; World today series
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Lanham, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9781475818802
Subjects: Politics and government; History; Geography
Other titles: Canada 2015-2016
Description: This is an annually updated presentation of Canada past and present. The contents in this volume are organized into sections dealing with Canada?s culture; Geography; people; history (from New France to the constitutional debates in the late 20th century); political system (including the constitution, monarchy, parliament, legal and court system, federalism and the provinces, provincial governments, parties and elections); defense; economy; the future; and a comprehensive bibliography. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. Now in its 30th edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-214).
Table of contents: title: Map of Canada; title: Canada today; title: Culture; title: Geography; title: People; title: History; title: Political system; title: Foreign policy; title: Defense; title: Economy; title: Future.