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 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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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 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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Canadian Multiculturalism and the Far Right: Walter J. Bossy and the Origins of the 'Third Force', 1930s-1970s

Canadian Multiculturalism and the Far Right: Walter J. Bossy and the Origins of the 'Third Force', 1930s-1970s

by Bàrbara Molas
Canadian Multiculturalism and the Far Right: Walter J. Bossy and the Origins of the 'Third Force', 1930s-1970s

Canadian Multiculturalism and the Far Right: Walter J. Bossy and the Origins of the 'Third Force', 1930s-1970s

by Bàrbara Molas

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781032250892
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 08/22/2022
Series: Routledge Studies in Fascism and the Far Right
Pages: 188
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bàrbara Molas (PhD, York University) is a historian of, and expert consultant on, far-right ideology and radicalisation. Having published more than 20 articles and book chapters on the subject, her consulting experience is international and includes intergovernmental organisations, national prosecution services, and Big Tech companies.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction, 2. Christian Revolutions, 3. Allegiances, 4. Networks, 5. The 'Third Force', 6. Conclusion

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