Nesbitt, Darin

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Probes the proposal of Edmonton, Alberta city Councilor Robert Noce that Edmonton merge with its surrounding municipalities, including the city of St. Albert. The growing popularity of the megacity concept; The main benefit of civic amalgamation being cost-savings; Criticism of such amalgamation; Previous efforts in Canada.

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Custom edition. Pearson collections. Understanding politics -- Politics and society -- The new community -- Political philosophy and its offshoot : political science -- The crito -- Of the things for which men, and especially princes, are praised or blamed -- Democracy and democratic government -- Liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and fascism -- Harrison Bergeron -- A theory of justice -- The right to arms -- Political participation and civic engagement -- The triumph of the yell -- Elections, the electoral system, and voting behaviour -- A vote for voting on election day -- Political influence : interest groups, lobbyists, and social movement. --From publisher description.

Recognizing rights: Social recognition in T. H. Green's 'System of Rights'

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T. H. Green often remarks that the legitimacy of a claim-right is based upon its recognition by a sovereign community. This controversial doctrine led scholars such as Melvin Richter to spurn his theory of individual rights. The article maintains that the "recognition requirement" is much more complex and subtle than commentators have recognized, especially in relation to the right to life. Once the different forms of recognition are revealed and assessed, the doctrine becomes consistent and plausible. Consequently the article, based partially on the works of Ann Cacoullos, Rex Martin, and Geoffrey Thomas, provides a new interpretation of Green's doctrine of recognition that makes his theory of rights conceptually coherent and compelling.

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Bringing together political theorists and specialists in Canadian politics, Applied Political Theory and Canadian Politics combines conceptual frameworks from political theory and empirical evidence to offer fresh perspectives on political events in contemporary Canada. Examining complex and timely subjects such as equality, social justice, democracy, citizenship, and ethnic diversity, contributors present current and archival research supplemented with insights drawn from political theory to give readers a deep and nuanced understanding of increasingly pressing issues in Canadian society. For scholars and students seeking a work of political theory that is tangible, focused, and connected to the real world of everyday politics, Applied Political Theory and Canadian Politics will be an important resource, combining philosophical insights and empirical evidence to enhance our understanding of contemporary Canadian politics. --From publisher description.

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