"For too long we have walked in the shadows. It is time for us now to walk out into the light to find a new place, a new Britain in this new world. ... Let history record that when we were shown the way we took the way and walked out to meet our destiny. Edward Heath, 16 October…
"In recent years, social movements on the left have increasingly begun to make themselves felt in referendums. This has been seen throughout Europe: in votes regarding independence in Scotland and Catalonia, on water rights in Italy, on debt repayment in Iceland, and on the fina…
Social movements formed in response to austerity measures have played an increasingly important role in referendums. The book uses unique case studies to illustrate the ways the social movements have affected the referendums' dynamic and results. It also addresses the way in whi…
In recent years, social movements on the left have increasingly begun to make themselves felt in referendums. This has been seen throughout Europe: in votes regarding independence in Scotland and Catalonia, on water rights in Italy, on debt repayment in Iceland, and on the finan…
Social movements formed in response to austerity measures have played an increasingly important role in referendums. The book uses unique case studies to illustrate the ways the social movements have affected the referendums' dynamic and results. It also addresses the way in whi…
Le référendum de 1995 hante la mémoire collective des Québécois. Ceux qui l'ont vécu en ont un souvenir vif, tantôt douloureux, tantôt grisant. Ceux qui n'avaient pas encore le droit de vote ou qui sont nés depuis sentent qu'ils ont manqué le dernier moment fort de notre histoir…
Le référendum de 1995 hante la mémoire collective des Québécois. Ceux qui l'ont vécu en ont un souvenir vif, tantôt douloureux, tantôt grisant. Ceux qui n'avaient pas encore le droit de vote ou qui sont nés depuis sentent qu'ils ont manqué le dernier moment fort de notre histoir…
Le référendum de 1995 hante la mémoire collective des Québécois. Ceux qui l'ont vécu en ont un souvenir vif, tantôt douloureux, tantôt grisant. Ceux qui n'avaient pas encore le droit de vote ou qui sont nés depuis sentent qu'ils ont manqué le dernier moment fort de notre histoir…
The prospect of Quebec secession remains a threat to the integrity of the Canadian state and the well-being of Canadians. This was demonstrated by the defeat of the sovereignist force in the Quebec referendum of 1995. This book looks at the questions and circumstances surroundin…