Shaping Nations: Constitutionalism and Society in Australia and Canada

The collective message of the 17 papers presented by Cardinal (political science, U. of Ottawa) and Headon (Director, Australian Centre for Cultural Studies) seems to be that federalism versus centralization and other constitutional debates in Australia and Canada should inform each other both theoretically and practically. Penned by scholars from both countries, the papers explore such issues as the cultural and legal ethos underlying constitutionalism, the impact of diplomatic relations and war on constitutional issues, movements towards republicanism, and patterns of governance. Distributed by the U. of Toronto Press. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR