One of Canada's most compelling political writers reveals how government really works—and how ordinary citizens can make it work for them.
A lawyer, analyst, and former Nova Scotia cabinet minister, Graham Steele shared a candid chronicle of his experiences in Canadian government with his acclaimed memoir
What I Learned About Politics. Now he presents an insiders' guide to modern Canadians politics, answering elusive questions such as: Who really runs the parties? What does a backbencher do? And how does a citizen effectively navigate the system to achieve change?
A primer for anyone who wants to become a politician or influence one,
The Effective Citizen explains how politicians think and what factors influence that thinking; how to interpret the "non-answer" in political speech; and acknowledges that in politics, "bland is safe."
- 237 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Global PoliticsTable of contents
- Praise for What I Learned About Politics:
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Part One: The Politician
- Part Two: The Effective Citizen
- Suggestions for Further Reading
- Acknowledgements
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