A Short History of Quebec
Author | : John A. Dickinson |
Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 2008-09-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780773577268 |
ISBN-13 | : 0773577262 |
Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Short History of Quebec written by John A. Dickinson and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2008-09-19 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John A. Dickinson and Brian Young bring a refreshing perspective to the history of Quebec, focusing on the social and economic development of the region as well as the identity issues of its diverse peoples. This revised fourth edition covers Quebec's recent political history and includes an updated bibliography and chronology and new illustrations. A Canadian classic, A Short History of Quebec now takes into account such issues as the 1995 referendum, recent ideological shifts and societal changes, considers Quebec's place in North America in the light of NAFTA, and offers reflections on the GĂ©rard Bouchard-Charles Taylor Commission on Accommodation and Cultural Differences in 2008.