Quebec Since 1930 by Paul-André Linteau, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Between the Great Depression and the 1980s, Quebec society underwent revolutionary change. This book is the most comprehensive and critical examination of this period yet to appear. A companion volume to the authors' Quebec: A History 1867-1929, this book likewise takes an ecclectic approach to the subject, analyzing changes in the economic, social, political and cultural realms. It gives a concise account of Quebec's political life as it evolved under the leadership of Duplessis, Lesage, Lévesque and Bourassa. It traces the broad patterns of economic development, the impact of the Quiet Revolution, the development of a distinct popular culture, and the emegence of powerful labour movements. Extensively illustrated with photographs, maps and other historical visuals, Quebec Since 1930 is the best and most comprehensive single-volume treatment of the period to date. | Quebec Since 1930 by Paul-André Linteau, Paperback | Indigo Chapters