Cultures of Citizenship in Post-war Canada, 1940 - 1955
Nancy Christie author Michael Gauvreau author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:McGill-Queen's University Press
Published:15th Jan '04
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Offering an appraisal of one of the most vibrant periods of Canadian history, this title explores what were the mainstream ideologies and cultural practices of the period. It argues that the postwar consensus was a cultural ideal characterized by internal tensions, and reflected diversity in the way in which citizenship identities were defined.A critical reappraisal of one of the most vibrant periods of Canadian history.
"Sound scholarship. The introductory section offers a fine overview of the 'dissenting' literature from cultural, social, and intellectual historians, notable American and British, which makes a strong case for a re-examination of the Canadian context." Patrick Brennan, Department of History, University of Calgary
ISBN: 9780773526082
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 540g
344 pages