Alex Marland (Editor), Lisa Moore (Editor)
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The Democracy Cookbook is a collection of short and snappy, non-partisan opinion pieces authored by a cross-section of opinion leaders, academics, creative writers and other citizens. It also features some politically-themed poetry and food recipes. A unique form of grassroots mobilization, the book brings together a wide variety of voices to speak to the matter of “fixing” democratic governance in Newfoundland and Labrador after a period of acute political turmoil. It can be a useful model for jurisdictions across Canada and for small polities worldwide seeking to engage the public in debate about how democratic structures and processes should evolve. The Democracy Cookbook promises to stir up conversations around cabinet tables and kitchen tables alike.
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“Democratic reform is badly needed in our province as recent events show. This is of great importance to all members of the public.”
· John Crosbie, PC, ON, ONL, QC
“A
vital, engaging, and accessible contribution to public discourse in the
province… easy to read and accessible”
· Louise Carbert, Political Science, Dalhousie University
“It
is not common to think either of cookbooks or books on politics as exhilarating
– in reality or metaphorically. Yet when the approaches are combined (with
actual recipes), as in The Democracy Cookbook, the result is indisputably
informative and engrossing. Marland and Moore’s innovative treatment deserves
emulation.”
·
David E. Smith, Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Ryerson University
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ISERBooks. Softcover. Published in 2017. 390 pages. ISBN 978-1-894725-44-6 (Paperback).
$25.00 CAD
Subjects: Culture, Politics, and Identity
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Part 1: Introduction
1 How The Democracy Cookbook Came Together · The Editors
2 Reflections on the Governance in Newfoundland and Labrador Project · Lisa Moore
3 How Democratic Government Works in Newfoundland and Labrador · Alex Marland
4 Why Focus on Provincial Politics? · Jared Wesley
5 Patriotic Correctness in Newfoundland and Labrador · David Cochrane
6 Begging to Differ in a Small Place · Robin Whitaker
7 Can Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Govern Themselves? · Drew Brown
8 Decolonizing Newfoundland and Labrador’s Democracy · Vicki Hallett
Part 2: All Politics Is Local, B’y
9 Renewing Democracy through Practice · Karen Stanbridge
10 Governance for the Rural Knowledge Economy · Ken Carter and Reeta Chowdahri Tremblay
11 Enhancing Democracy in Rural and Regional Development Governance · Kelly Vodden
12 Non-Profits Are a Resource Waiting in the Wings · Clifford Grinling
13 The Role of Neighbourhood and Community Groups · Kathryn Simonsen
14 Increasing the Competitiveness of Municipal Council Elections · Alison Shott
15 Ministers and Citizens Walking Together · Elizabeth Yeoman
Part 3: Captain Newfoundland & Labrador
16 What If Kids Ran the Government? · Paula Graham
17 What a Byzantine Historian Can Contribute to Newfoundland and Labrador Governance · Marica Cassis
18 The Hero’s Energy in Newfoundland and Labrador · Joel Deshaye
19 Artful Leadership · Ian Sutherland
20 Political Parties as an Essential Link to Better Governance Processes · Des Sullivan
21 Levelling the Field for Potential Party Leaders · Kelly Blidook
22 The Role of Public Service Executives · Robert Thompson
Part 4: Communication
23 Hogging Call-in Show Lines · Ramona Dearing
24 The Media as a Cornerstone of Shared Power in Newfoundland and Labrador · Erwin Warkentin
25 Conflicts of Dependence and Independence in the Press Gallery · Michael Connors
26 Governing in the Twitter Era · Sonja Boon
27 Real-Time Virtual Democracy · Peter Trnka
28 Towards a Poll-Savvy Citizenry · Scott Matthews
Part 5: Engagement
30 Motivating Voter Turnout · Nahid Masoudi
31 Enhancing Democratic Engagement through Electoral Reform and Civic Literacy · James Bickerton
32 Literacy, Democratic Governance, and Political Citizenship · Raymond Blake
33 Educating Tomorrow’s Citizens in Today’s University · John Hoben
34 Empowering Young Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for Future Political Engagement · Simon Lono
35 “Following Up and Following Through” with Community Consultations · Ailsa Craig
36 A Democratic Process for Informing Public Safety and Justice · Rose Ricciardelli
37 Learning from Public Consultation about the Proposed Closures of Libraries · Anne Graham
Part 6: Power to the People(s)
38 Alba and The Old Woman · Mary Dalton
39 Direct Democracy · Jonathan Parsons
40 Enhancing Indigenous Women’s Participation and Formal Representation · Carol Lynne D’Arcangelis
41 Breastfeeding in the House of Assembly · Christina Doonan
42 When the “Other” Becomes a Proud Newfoundlander · Valérie Vézina
43 Building an Inclusive Democracy in Newfoundland and Labrador · Tony Fang and Kerri Neil
44 Reshaping an Inclusive Vision for Governance in Newfoundland and Labrador · Elizabeth Davis
45 Disability and Civic Engagement in Newfoundland and Labrador · Aleksandra Stefanovic-Chafe
46 Enabling the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities · Mario Levesque
Part 7: Oh Me Nerves, the Opposition Got Me Drove
47 Electing Women to the House of Assembly · Nancy Peckford and Raylene Lang-Dion
48 Reserving Seats in the House for Aboriginal MHAs · Dimitrios Panagos
49 The Downfalls of Debate · Taylor Stocks
50 Democratizing the Legislative Branch · Paul Thomas
51 Institutionalizing a Strong Opposition through Electoral Reform · James Feehan
52 Strengthening the Opposition through Proportional Representation · Sean Fleming
53 The Benefits of an Alternative Transferable Vote Electoral System · Glyn George
Part 8: Scrutiny
54 Improving Newfoundland and Labrador’s Access-to-Information System · Stephen Power
55 Public Policy Think-Tank · Steven Wolinetz
56 Taking Politics Out of Governance · Alison Coffin
57 The House of Assembly Needs a Legislative Budget Officer · Jeffrey Collins
58 Auditing Equity and the Environment · Robert Sweeny
59 Efficiency Committees · Jill Power
60 Governance and Appointments · Lynn Moore
61 Appointments to the Boards of State-Owned Companies · Jeffrey Pittman
62 Re-Democratizing School Governance in Newfoundland and Labrador · Gerald Galway
Part 9: Spend and Spend and Spend and Never Get Back Change
63 The Debt · Andreae Callanan
64 Taking Corporate and Union Influence Out of Politics · Peter Cowan
65 A Start for Tackling Pay to Play · Ashley Fitzpatrick
66 We Need to Discuss the Fairness of Public-Sector Pensions · Gordon Cooke
67 Strategic Philanthropy · Jennifer Dyer
68 Helping Rural Newfoundland and Labrador Flourish through Social Enterprise · Natalie Slawinski
Part 10: Orders of the Day
69 The Politics of Energy Sources · Fiona Polack
70 Engaging the Public to Avert the Risks of Oil Dependency · Angela Carter
73 An Increased Role for Indigenous Citizens in Decisions Affecting Labrador · Scott Neilsen
74 Defensive Expansionism in Newfoundland and Labrador · Stephen Tomblin
75 Democratizing Environmental Governance · Mark Stoddart
Part 11: Conclusion
76 What the All-Party Committee on Democratic Reform Should Do · Alex Marland
Food for Thought: Recipes
77 Transparent Snow Crab Rice Paper Rolls · Andrea Maunder
78 Baked Cod Worth Crossing the Floor For · Margaret Burden
79 Filibuster Fried Cod · Caroline (Kay) Young
80 Multiparty Moose Stew · Timothy Charles
81 Red-Hot Lobsters – In Hot Water Again · Rex Gibbons
82 Right Honourable Rabbit Stew · Christopher Welsh
83 Seafood Chowder that Will Leave the House Speaker Speechless · Colleen Hiscock
84 By-Election Bakeapple Dessert · Judy Manning
85 Patriotic Partridgeberry Cake · Sharlene Hinz
86 Poli-tea-cal Tea Buns · George Murphy
87 Strawberry and Rhubarb Political Fool · Jill Curran