This book explores the structural political imbalances that exist within complex democratic federations.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Alain-G. Gagnon is Canada Research Chair in Quebec and Canadian Studies and professor in the Department of Political Science at the Université du Québec à Montréal.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction Contribution to the Field of Knowledge Overview of the Book 1. Laying the Groundwork: Legality, Legitimacy, Fair Democracy Nation-Building The Essential Conditions for Political Stability A Fair Democracy Redefining Markers Some Conceptual Clarifications 2. Foundations of and Changes to the Federal Project in Canada The Canadian National Project The Main "National" Policies The Centralization of Power 3. Conceptual Advances in Multinationality and the Definition of Shared Sovereignty From Territorial Federalism to Multinational Federalism The Key Federal Traditions Pactism, or Treaty-Based Federalism Quebec and the First Peoples 4. The Canadian Political Order and Constitutional Nationalism Competing Historical Narratives Constitutional Patriotism Constitutional Deliberation Deliberative Constitutionalism 5. Diversity in Advanced Liberal Democracies The Concept of Diversity Diversity as a Primary Characteristic of Modern Societies The Danger of Being Blind to Deep Diversity Reclaiming the Spirit of Ancient Constitutionalism and Advancing an Authentic Federal Project 6. The International Context and the All-Important Question of Rights From the Yalta Conference to the Fall of the Berlin Wall From the Collapse of the Soviet Union to the Failure of the Nationalitary Project in Spain Rights of National Minorities, Minority Nations, and First Peoples The Rise of the Majority 7. Multinational Federalism: Challenges, Shortcomings and Promises Multinational Federalism: A Definition Nation-Building Processes Adopting a Multinational Federalism Stance: A Pressing Need Conclusion Legitimacy Aspirations and Constraints Thinking Outside the Box Rethinking Constitutional Arrangements Contestation and Resistance Adhering to a Living Constitution Epilogue: On Future Horizons Bibliography
Introduction Contribution to the Field of Knowledge Overview of the Book 1. Laying the Groundwork: Legality, Legitimacy, Fair Democracy Nation-Building The Essential Conditions for Political Stability A Fair Democracy Redefining Markers Some Conceptual Clarifications 2. Foundations of and Changes to the Federal Project in Canada The Canadian National Project The Main "National" Policies The Centralization of Power 3. Conceptual Advances in Multinationality and the Definition of Shared Sovereignty From Territorial Federalism to Multinational Federalism The Key Federal Traditions Pactism, or Treaty-Based Federalism Quebec and the First Peoples 4. The Canadian Political Order and Constitutional Nationalism Competing Historical Narratives Constitutional Patriotism Constitutional Deliberation Deliberative Constitutionalism 5. Diversity in Advanced Liberal Democracies The Concept of Diversity Diversity as a Primary Characteristic of Modern Societies The Danger of Being Blind to Deep Diversity Reclaiming the Spirit of Ancient Constitutionalism and Advancing an Authentic Federal Project 6. The International Context and the All-Important Question of Rights From the Yalta Conference to the Fall of the Berlin Wall From the Collapse of the Soviet Union to the Failure of the Nationalitary Project in Spain Rights of National Minorities, Minority Nations, and First Peoples The Rise of the Majority 7. Multinational Federalism: Challenges, Shortcomings and Promises Multinational Federalism: A Definition Nation-Building Processes Adopting a Multinational Federalism Stance: A Pressing Need Conclusion Legitimacy Aspirations and Constraints Thinking Outside the Box Rethinking Constitutional Arrangements Contestation and Resistance Adhering to a Living Constitution Epilogue: On Future Horizons Bibliography
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