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A History of the Canadian Peoples
Fourth Edition
J. M. Bumsted
592 pages
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162 Photographs, 1 figure, 37 maps, 18 tables
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203 x 254mm
978-0-19-543931-1
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Hardback
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24 March 2011
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- Expanded coverage: Material has been added throughout the text on multiculturalism, immigration, and racism, specifically to the post-1918 chapters
- Women in Canada: Material on women and work in the 21st century has been added to offer a more thorough vision of work in Canada.
- Strong Pedagogy: Boxes offer fascinating perspectives on the experiences of early explorers, settlers, ordinary citizens, and politicians, as well as more in-depth portraits of leading figures. Maps, photos, and figures allow students to engage in the content and time period being discussed. Comprehensive end-of-chapter pedagogy rounds out the program.
- New Images: Many new historical images have been added to support the already robust photo and image program, engaging the reader and drawing them into each time period discussed.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Offers comprehensive coverage of the political, economic, and social history of the Canadian peoples.
- Strong narrative that engages and challenges the students to explore Canadian history
- Timelines of major themes and events are included in every chapter
Now in its fourth edition, A History of the Canadian Peoples continues to be a skilful condensation of the two-volume history by J.M. Bumsted. In a single articulate volume, it covers the whole of Canadian history from pre-contact times to the present, integrating social, cultural, political, and economic history into a coherent overarching narrative.
The fourth edition includes more material on multiculturalism, immigration, and racism, specifically to the post-1918 chapters, as well as material on women and work in the 21st century. Many new historical images have been added to support the already robust photo and image program
engaging the reader and drawing them into each time period discussed.
Engrossing, thorough, and timely, J.M. Bumsted's narrative provides a comprehensive picture of Canada then and now.Readership: Students of Canadian history.
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J. M. Bumsted For over 25 years, John M. (Jack) Bumsted taught at the University of Manitoba's department of history. Before his arrival on the Prairies he taught at both Simon Fraser University and McMaster University. His research specialties are many, including the history of Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and cultural history. Prof. Bumsted is also the author of the new editions of The Peoples of Canada.
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Publisher's Preface
Introduction: Understanding History
Chapter 1: The Beginnings
Chapter 2: Struggling for a Continent, 1627-1758
Chapter 3: Becoming and Remaining British, 1759-1815
Chapter 4: Relying on Resources, 1815-1840
Chapter 5: Becoming a Nation, 1840-1867
Chapter 6: Expanding the Nation, 1867-1885
Chapter 7: Becoming Modern, 1885-1914
Chapter 8: Two Wars and a Depression
Chapter 9: Prospering Together, 1945-1960
Chapter 10: Edging Towards the Abyss, 1958-1972
Chapter 11: Coming Apart, 1972-1992
Chapter 12: Freefalling into the Twenty-first Century, 1992-2001
Chapter 13: From 9/11 to G20
Epilogue
References
Index
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