Revolution at Queen's Park: Essays on Governing OntarioSid Noel First published in 1997, Revolution at Queen's Park tracks radical changes in Ontario politics during the crucial decade between 1985 and 1995. Written by prominent pilotical analysts, these essays cover a wide range of topics, including electoral behaviour, changes in Ontario's political culture over the decade, and the factors that led to the defeat of Bob Rae's government in 1995. Lively and readable, Revolution at Queen's Park is a well-written account of this remarkable period in Ontario's history. |
Contents
Not in Ontario From the Social Contract to | 18 |
Politics in | 38 |
The Ontario Political Culture at the End | 55 |
TV Advertising Campaigns in the 1995 | 74 |
Changing Patterns of Party Support in Ontario | 107 |
Ontarios Economic Outlook | 125 |
The Tories Take Power | 139 |
Further Reading | 165 |
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