CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Jared J. Wesley and Feodor Snagovsky Political Culture in Alberta Shifting Sands? Viewpoint Alberta Chapter Summaries References CHAPTER 2: POLARIZATION IN ALBERTA Jared J. Wesley, Hannah Diner, and Evan Walker What Is Political Polarization? Ideological and Issue Polarization in Alberta Affective Polarization in Alberta Democratic Norms in Alberta Conclusion References CHAPTER 3: THE EMERGENCE OF A TWO-PARTY COMPETITIVE SYSTEM IN ALBERTA POLITICS David K. Stewart and Rob Currie-Wood Introduction Transformations in the Party System Insights from Viewpoint Alberta Geography Sociodemographic Backgrounds and Party Identification Conclusion References CHAPTER 4: CONSPIRACY THEORIES IN ALBERTA Feodor Snagovsky Conspiracy Theories and Conspiratorial Mindset Environmental Conspiracy Theories Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories Globalism And Secret Plots Conspiratorial Mindset Conclusion References CHAPTER 5: FEDERALISM, AUTONOMY, AND SEPARATISM IN ALBERTA Jared J. Wesley and Gala Palavicini Historical Roots of Western Alienation Responses to Separatism Findings Conclusion References CHAPTER 6: ECONOMIC INSECURITY AND POPULIST ATTITUDES ACROSS ALBERTA Michelle Maroto Introduction Economic Insecurity and Mobility Perceptions Studying Economic Insecurity in Alberta Economic Insecurity and Mobility Perceptions Over Time in Alberta Economic Insecurity and Populist Attitudes Conclusion References CHAPTER 7: INTERSECTING PUBLIC HEALTH CRISES Elaine Hyshka and Lisa Young Methods Partisanship and Public Health Policy Partisanship, Ideology and Covid-19 in Alberta Alberta''s Other Public Health Crisis Illegal Drug Policy Controversy in Alberta Relationship Between Partisanship And Drug Policy Preferences Conclusion References CHAPTER 8: EYES WIDE OPEN? PERCEPTIONS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN ALBERTA Angelia Wagner Introduction Alberta in Perspective Viewpoint Alberta in Perspective Albertans'' Views on Skin Colour Discrimination Albertans'' Views on Racial Discrimination Conclusion References CHAPTER 9: THE POLITICS OF GENDER IN ALBERTA Rissa Reist Introduction The Glass Ceiling, the Glass Cliff, and the Sticky Floor A History of Women''s Political Representation in Alberta Chapter Methods Findings Conclusion References CHAPTER 10: "NO ONE WANTS TO FREEZE IN THE DARK": ALBERTA AND THE POLITICS OF RESISTANCE TO FEDERAL ENERGY AND CLIMATE ACTION Eyene Okpanachi Introduction Energy and Climate Policies/Politics in Alberta from Rachel Notley to Danielle Smith Albertans'' Attitudes toward the Environment and Energy A Province Divided Conclusion References CHAPTER 11: HOW DO ALBERTANS VIEW THE PUBLIC SERVICE? Brendan Boyd and Emily Boivin Introduction Public Service Organizations in Alberta: Background Alberta Political Culture Alberta Political Culture and the Public Service Methods Findings Discussion Conclusion References CHAPTER 12: CONCLUSION Feodor Snagovsky and Jared J. Wesley Shifting Sands: Insights from Viewpoint Alberta Implications for Political Culture in Alberta A Transition or the New Normal? Future Directions References.