Democracy Rising. Bill Freeman

Examines the groundswell of grassroots movements transforming government in Canada today, and how these form a nationwide movement Grassroots movements related to environment, citizens groups, marginalized, unions, and economic justice Looks at Canadian political history through the lens of elite power and popular revolt Argues these movements are leading to a new kind of democracy where the people truly participate Author is a Governor General’s Literary Award–winner and author of The New Urban Agenda , Shantymen of Cache Lake , Casa Loma , and Hamilton: A People’s History Author is an urban issues writer, community activist, and is well-connected in municipal politics