Continental Divide: The Values and Institutions of the United States and CanadaSeymour Martin Lipset's highly acclaimed work explores the distinctive character of American and Canadian values and institutions. Lipset draws material from a number of sources: historical accounts, critical interpretations of art, aggregate statistics and survey data, as well as studies of law, religion and government. Drawing a vivid portrait of the two countries, Continental Divide represents some of the best comparative social and political research available. |
Contents
The Introduction | 1 |
Canadian Perspectives | 57 |
Economic Behavior and Culture | 117 |
Government Welfare and Philanthropy | 136 |
Social Stratification Trade Unions and Politics | 152 |
Mosaic and Melting Pot | 172 |
Bibliography | 283 |
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