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New Directions in Saskatchewan Public Policy
Contributor(s): McGrane, David P. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0889772568     ISBN-13: 9780889772564
Publisher: University of Regina Press
OUR PRICE: $37.95  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: December 2011
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Public Policy - Regional Planning
- Political Science | World - Canadian
Dewey: 320.609
LCCN: 2016416822
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" L (0.90 lbs) 266 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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In what direction should Saskatchewan be headed in the 21st century? To answer this question, academics from various disciplines at the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan have come together to produce New Directions in Saskatchewan Public Policy, the first edited book exclusively devoted to public policy in the province, with chapters discussing taxation, immigration, agriculture, urban affairs, poverty reduction, the social economy, labour, aging, Aboriginal public administration, and climate change. The authors provide an analysis and description of the current policies of the Wall government, and also look back to explore what the Romanow and Calvert governments did in these areas. The overarching theme of the book is that, despite the province's robust economic growth, significant public policy challenges remain for the Saskatchewan provincial government. The lesson is that economic growth does not magically solve entrenched societal problems and that economic prosperity will dissipate if worrisome social trends are left unchecked. While many scholarly books shy away from prescription, the authors of this book include sections in their chapters that set out new directions for policy development. As such, the book not only contains solid analysis of the present policy situation, but also offers concrete ideas for future policy makers.

Contributor Bio(s): David P., David P.: - David McGrane is Associate Professor of Political Studies at St. Thomas More College and the University of Saskatchewan. His research interests include federal-provincial fiscal relations, multiculturalism, provincial elections, and childcare.
 
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