{"product_id":"off-and-running-9781442647091","title":"Off and Running","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is ideally suited to those seeking an understanding of how government works during one of the most crucial points in its life cycle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An academic work that will be prized as a practical guide by both politicians and government executives.' -- Harvey Schachter Canadian Government Executive April 2014 'The breadth of author's knowledge enables him to offer wisdom on a wide range of subjects, including the length of briefing notes, the influence of spouses, appropriate media exposure, cabinet making and leadership dynamics. The practical advice proffered by Zussman is invaluable.' -- David m. Brock IPAC Magazine (NWT Group); January 2015 'A definitive work on government transitions in Canada... The breadth of the author's knowledge enables him to offer wisdom on a wide range of subjects including appropriate media exposure, cabinet making and leadership dynamics. The practical advice offered by Zussman is invaluable.' -- David M. Brock Northern Public Affairs Magazine November 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements  Foreword  Chapter 1: Introduction  Chapter 2: The Context of Transitions: Setting the Stage  Chapter 3: Pre-election Phase: Kick Starting the Transition  Chapter 4: The Transition Plan  Chapter 5: Election Phase: Putting the Building Blocks in Place  Chapter 6: Post-Election Phase: Electioneering to Governing  Chapter 7: Post-Election Phase: Getting the Fundamentals Right  Chapter 8: Consolidation Phase: Making the Transition a Reality  Chapter 9: Conclusion  Appendices  Bibliography","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187500278103,"sku":"9781442647091","price":48.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/off-and-running-9781442647091","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}