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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.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.
In parallel columns of French and English, lists over 4,000 reference works and books on history and the humanities, breaking down the large divisions by subject, genre, type of document, and province or territory. Includes titles of national, provincial, territorial, or regional interest in every subject area when available. The entries describe the core focus of the book, its range of interest, scholarly paraphernalia, and any editions in the other Canadian language. The humanities headings are arts, language and linguistics, literature, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. Indexed by name, title, and French and English subject. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Plus de 440 jeux scéniques (qui sont des oeuvres théâtrales populaires se rattachant davantage à la notion de spectacle qu'à celle de théâtre proprement dit), datant de 1894 à 1998, ont été répertoriés et classés par ordre chronologique, par genres et par régions. Les auteurs présentent des informations descriptives et bibliographiques sur chacun des spectacles retenus, ainsi que des notices biographiques de plus de 250 auteurs et metteurs en scène (Ghislain Bouchard, Paul Buissonneau, Raoul Duguay, Rina Lasnier, Émile Legault, Monique Miville-Deschênes, entre autres). [SDM].
Les auteurs décrivent les aspects historiques, légaux et sociaux du Québec et les comparent avec ceux qui prévalent ailleurs. Ils brossent un tableau de la législation du travail, de la vie syndicale, de la négociation collective, de la gestion de la convention collective et de l'avenir des relations du travail.
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 Gérard Bouchard-Charles Taylor Commission on Accommodation and Cultural Differences in 2008.
Interpreting data from urban archeological digs in Montreal, this volume examines Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal s birthplace, revealing why Champlain wanted to establish an outpost at the most beautiful spot on the river. Also featured is the history of Maisonneuve building Ville-Marie, the first French establishment in Montreal. "