Canadian multiculturalism and the far right: Walter J. Bossy and the origins of the 'third force', 1930s-1970s
"Canadian Multiculturalism and the Far Right examines a neglected aspect of the history of 20th century Canadian multiculturalism and the far right to illuminate the ideological foundations of the concept of 'third force'. Focusing on the particular thought of ultra-conservative Ukrai...
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| Tipo de documento: | Print Libro |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Abingdon, Oxon New York, NY
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2023
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| En: | Año: 2023 |
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| Sumario: | "Canadian Multiculturalism and the Far Right examines a neglected aspect of the history of 20th century Canadian multiculturalism and the far right to illuminate the ideological foundations of the concept of 'third force'. Focusing on the particular thought of ultra-conservative Ukrainian Canadian Walter J. Bossy during his time in Montreal (1931-1970s), this book demonstrates that the idea that Canada was composed of three equally important groups emerged from a context defined by reactionary ideas on ethnic diversity and integration. Two broad questions shape this research: first, what the meaning originally attached to the idea of a 'third force' was, and what the intentions behind the conceptualization of a trichotomic Canada were; and second, whether Bossy's understanding of the 'third force' precedes, or is related in any way to, postwar debates on liberal multiculturalism at the core of which was the existence of a 'third force'. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of multiculturalism, radical-right ideology and the far right, and Canadian history and politics"-- |
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| Notas: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-172) and index |
| Descripción Física: | vi, 179 pages, 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781032250892 9781032254692 |