Political Elites in Canada: Power and Influence in Instantaneous Times (Communication, Strategy, and Politics)

ISBN 10: 0774837942 / ISBN 13: 9780774837941

Published by UBC Press, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Political Elites in Canada: Power and Influence in Instantaneous Times (Communication, Strategy, and Politics)
• Publisher: UBC Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0774837942
• ISBN 13: 9780774837941
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Political Elites in Canada offers a timely look at Canadian political power brokers and how they are adapting to a fast-paced digital media environment. Elite power structures are changing worldwide, with traditional influencers losing authority over prevailing social, economic, and political structures. This volume explores the changing landscape for power brokers, the ascent of new elites, and how they are using digital communication to connect with Canadians in unprecedented ways. Featuring studies of governmental decision makers in the public service and non-governmental influence brokers, such as social media commentators, this collection is a much-needed synthesis of elite politics in Canada.

About the Author

Alex Marland is the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership and professor of Canadian politics at Acadia University. Among his publications are Brand Command: Canadian Politics and Democracy in the Age of Message Control, Whipped: Party Discipline in Canada and No I in Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, which he co-authored with Jared Wesley and Mireille Lalancette.