Joining other social historians in considering material condition, social class, gender, ethnicity, and race as the prime determinants of Quebec history, Dickinson (history, U. of Montreal, Canada) and Young (history, McGill U., Canada) update their narrative to take into account events up to 2001. Most of the material explores the general contours of the rise of industrial capitalism and related politics and institutions. There is significant attention paid to the status of women and ethnicity and the relationship between church and state. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
In a new chapter on contemporary Quebec, the book examines the 1995 referendum, discusses the ideological shifts and societal changes in Quebec under the Bouchard government, and considers Quebec's place in North America in the wake of NAFTA. A Short History of Quebec offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the province from the pre-contact native period to the death of Pierre Trudeau in 2001. The authors provide an insightful perspective on the history of Quebec, focusing on the social, economic, and political development of the region and its peoples. Engagingly written, this expanded and updated third edition is an ideal starting place to learn about Quebec.
This fully revised edition of A Short History of Quebec includes expanded coverage of Quebec's political history, consideration of recent historiographical interpretations, updated tables and bibliography, a chronology, and new illustrations.
