Church and State in Canada

Name: Church and State in Canada
Brand: Prometheus Books

Prometheus Books

Church and State in CanadaAuthor(s): Albert J. Menendez\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Prometheus Books, United States\nImprint: Prometheus Books\nISBN-13: 9781573920797, 978-1573920797\nSynopsis\nThe United States has enjoyed a long and venerable tradition of separation of church and state. But how is this relationship handled in Canada with which we have considerable political, economic, and social ties? This book describes the main contours of how religion and government interact in Canada. While written from the perspective of an American separationist, it reflects the unique traditions that have developed a somewhat different style of church-state relationships in our neighbour to the north. Written to inform [url] readers, it includes much data from a variety of sources that may not be widely known to many [url] impact on education, law, and politics is the primary focus of the study. Wherever possible, comparisons between the United States and Canadian experiences are discussed.