{"product_id":"the-paradox-of-parliament-jonathan-malloy-9781487550882","title":"The Paradox of Parliament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Paradox of Parliament\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of Parliament in order to explain the paradoxical expectations placed on the institution. The book argues that Parliament labours under two different \"logics\" of its purpose and primary role: one based on governance and decision-making and one based on representation and voice. This produces a paradox that is common to many legislatures, but Canada and Canadians particularly struggle to recognize and reconcile the competing logics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003e The Paradox of Parliament, \u003c\/i\u003e Jonathan Malloy discusses the major aspects of Parliament through the lens of these two competing logics to explain the ongoing dissatisfaction with Parliament and perennial calls for parliamentary reform. It focuses on overarching analytical themes rather than exhaustive description. It centres people over procedure and theory, with strong emphasis given to dimensions of gender, race, and additional forms of diversity. Arguing for a holistic and realistic understanding of Parliament that recognizes and accepts that Parliament evolves and adapts, \u003ci\u003eThe Paradox of Parliament\u003c\/i\u003e puts forward an important and novel interpretation of the many facets of Parliament in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jonathan Malloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 148755088X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781487550882\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Toronto Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2024","brand":"Jonathan Malloy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46431463932159,"sku":"9781487550882","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_788b781e-ff4b-4e2e-8268-96759311a262.jpg?v=1735141417","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-paradox-of-parliament-jonathan-malloy-9781487550882","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}