PreviewsDavid McGrane

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  Applied Political Theory and Canadian Politics

  David McGrane (Editor), Neil Hibbert (Editor)

  Contributors to this collection present current and archival research supplemented with insights drawn from political theory to examine such complex topics as equality, social justice, democracy, citizenship, and ethnic diversity.

  (University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division, $49.95 Paperback, 520 pages, ISBN: 978-14-42628-43-4)  

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  Back to Blakeney

  The Revitalization of the Democratic State

  David McGrane (Editor), John Whyte (Editor), Roy Romanow (Editor), Russell Isinger (Editor)

  In this book, scholars reflect on Allan Blakeney’s achievements as premier of Saskatchewan, as well as his legacy, and explore the challenges facing democracy today. In true Blakeney style, contributors identify not only problems, but also viable solutions.

  (University of Regina Press, $34.95 Paperback, 320 pages, ISBN: 978-08-89776-41-8)  

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  The New NDP

  Moderation, Modernization, and Political Marketing

  David McGrane

  McGrane argues that the key to the NDP’s electoral success of 2011 lies in the moderation of its ideology and the modernization of its campaign structures. This book provides lessons on how to win elections in the age of the Internet, big data, and social media.

  (UBC Press, $99.00 Hardcover, 408 pages, ISBN: 978-07-74860-45-1)