The Limits of Labour: Class Formation and the Labour Movement in Calgary, 1883-1929The cover photo exemplifies the working men of the pre-World War I frontier outpost of Calgary, prior to its transformation into an industrial metropolis. Bright (history, U. of Calgary and Mount Royal College, Calgary) challenges the view of Calgary as a prewar center of labor conservatism, and demonstrates how the labor movement of the 1920s set the stage for Social Credit in failing to meet the challenges of the Great Depression. His analysis is organized into two sections by theme and period: class formation, 1883-1913; and the labor movement, 1913-29. Canadian card order no. C98-910609-8. Paper edition (unseen), $29.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
From Cow Town to Hub of Industry | 17 |
Social Divisions and Class Disposition | 31 |
Class Culture and Politics | 51 |
Unions and Strikes | 76 |
Depression and War 19137 | 99 |
Economic Recession and Restructuring 191824 | 120 |
Labour Politics in Calgary 191824 | 162 |
The Limits of Labour 19259 | 179 |
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The Limits of Labour: Class Formation and the Labour Movement in Calgary ... David Bright Limited preview - 2011 |
The Limits of Labour: Class Formation and the Labour Movement in Calgary ... David Bright No preview available - 1998 |
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