"What a great glimpse into the nitty gritty of how democracy works in Alberta," writes Edmonton Journal writer Sheila Pratt in her review of Democracy Derailed.

"... Taft's slim volume provides plenty of examples of the pettiness and arrogance. He also provides a provocative critique of the dysfunction of a number of watchdog agencies, such as the public accounts committee and the internal audit committee, as well as restrictive freedom of information laws.

"These offer insights into how a one-party state ensures its own survival and keeps the tough questions at a distance."

Read the full review here. (Journal or Herald subscription required)