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Regions apart : the four societies of Canada and the United States / Edward Grabb and James Curtis.

Title: Regions apart : the four societies of Canada and the United States / Edward Grabb and James Curtis.
Author: Grabb, Edward G.
Publication: Don Mills, Ont. ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.

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Curtis, James E.

Description

xiv, 319 p.; 24 cm.

Summary

"Comparisons with the United States are a fact of life for Canada. Many studies have emphasized the differences between the two countries and have drawn a fundamental dividing line between them, beginning with the American Revolution. In Regions Apart Edward Grabb and James Curtis offer an alternative interpretation, arguing that our supposed national differences are often exaggerated or misrepresented. Instead, the authors emphasize how historical and sociological processes have promoted more significant internal divisions in the two nations - between French and English Canada on one side of the border, the North and the South on the other." "The authors test their interpretation using an extensive array of evidence, on topics ranging from historical patterns of settlement and social composition to present-day patterns of religious involvement, family and sexual values, individualism, statism, ethnic tolerance, civic participation, and national pride. The result is an analysis of our continental commonalities and divergences, both past and present."--Jacket.

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History

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-314) and index.

Contents

1. Introduction -- Pt. I. Canada and the United States : theoretical perspectives -- 2. Previous perspectives : founding fragments and revolutionary origins -- 3. alternative perspective : deep structures and the four sub-societies of Canada and the United States -- Pt. II. Historical myths and historical evidence -- 4. Liberty, liberalism, and the myth of American individualism -- 5. English Canada and the Loyalist myth -- 6. Canadians and Americans : historical comparisons -- Pt. III. Enduring myths and contemporary realities -- 7. Moral issues : religion, family values, and crime -- 8. Individualism, collectivism, and the state -- 9. Social inclusion and tolerance toward minorities -- 10. Political attitudes and political action -- 11. Voluntary-association involvement and activity -- 12. Conclusion.

ISBN

0195416910 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2005297527

OCLC

56011035

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