Disengaged? : fixed date, democracy, and understanding the 2011 Manitoba election

Rounce, Andrea D., 1972- (editor.). Wesley, Jared J., 1980- (editor.).

Summary: Elections are a critical component of democracy, yet civic engagement has reached a post-war low in Manitoba. Barely half of all eligible voters showed up to vote in the last three provincial elections. Surveys show that many of these non-voters feel alienated from the political process, or have other priorities on Election Day. Of particular interest is the rate of turnout among youth, aboriginals, and immigrants. This important Canadian case study addresses the democratic deficit from a wide range of perspectives, providing scholars, observers, and citizens with an accessible account of politics and elections in Manitoba, while illuminating an issue that resonates across the country.--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780889773554 (paperback)
Physical Description: viii, 317 pages : charts ; 23 cm
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Publisher: Regina, Saskatchewan : University of Regina Press, [2014]
Copyright: ©2014

Content descriptions

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction : U2011 : Understanding the Manitoba election -- The NDP campaign : a qualitative assessment -- Conservative progress? The McFadyen campaign -- The Manitoba Liberals : Gerrard's dilemma -- #MBVotes : The 2011 election campaign online -- Understanding voter turnout in the 2011 Manitoba election -- Understanding women in Manitoba politics -- The Aboriginal electorate in Manitoba : party preferences -- "What we got here is failure to communicate" : media and Manitoba politics -- Reading the public : the roles of public opinion research in the 2011 election campaign -- Are public servants different from private sector employees? Voting behaviour and ideology in Manitoba -- Unearthing the hidden gems of registered charities and their participation in the 2011 Manitoba election -- What we learned from the Manitoba election of 2011.