Party of Conscience: The CCF, the NDP, and Social Democracy in Canada - Softcover

9781771133920: Party of Conscience: The CCF, the NDP, and Social Democracy in Canada

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1771133929 ISBN 13: 9781771133920

Publisher: Between the Lines, 2018

Surveying the field of political history in Canada, one might assume that the politics of the nation have been shaped solely by the Liberal and Conservative parties. Relatively little attention has been paid to the contributions of the CCF and NDP in Canadian politics. This collection remedies this imbalance with a critical examination of the place of social democracy in Canadian history and politics.

Bringing together the work of politicians, think tank members, party activists, union members, scholars, students, and social movement actors in important discussions about social democracy delving into an array of topics including municipal, provincial, and national issues, labour relations, feminism, contemporary social movements, war and society, security issues, and the media, Party of Conscience reminds Canadians of the important contributions the CCF and NDP have made to a progressive, compassionate idea of Canada.

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About the Author

Roberta Lexier is associate professor of general education at Mount Royal University.

Stephanie Bangarth is associate professor of history at King�s University College at Western University.

Jonathan Weier is a historian and historical consultant at the Atkinson Foundation. He worked for the NDP for fourteen years.

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