Two Cheers for Minority Government: The Evolution of Canadian Parliamentary Democracy, Second Edition

“This book should be read by everyone, including every Canadian voter, who wishes to understand our parliamentary democracy. It is not only a lucid and profound myth-buster that takes on wide-spread misconceptions about majority governments, but also a fair-minded and appreciative account of how minority governments actually function – and are supposed to function. Three cheers for Peter Russell!” Maxwell A. Cameron, Professor, Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia

“This is a lively, up-to-date, and always provocative second edition. Russell illustrates the democratic virtues of minority government and raises legitimate concerns about the ever-increasing power of prime ministers. The result is a work that substantially enriches our grasp of Canada’s parliamentary democracy. All Canadians – particularly our elected officials – will benefit from listening to Peter Russell.” Ryan K. Balot, FRSC, Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto