Interests of State: The Politics of Language, Multiculturalism, and Feminism in Canada

by Leslie A. Pal

Overview

Leslie Pal explores a phenomenon unique to Canadian politics - the direct funding of advocacy groups by the government - and makes a significant contribution to the debate on the role of the state in shaping society. Focusing on groups concerned with the official languages, multiculturalism, and women's issues, he argues that funding was not neutral but was driven by state interests, and particularly by a national unity agenda.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780773509740
Publisher:	McGill-Queens University Press
Publication date:	05/20/1993
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	(w) x (h) x 1.20(d)

Editorial Reviews

"Interests of State is exemplary scholarship. In presenting an empirically rich and substantively provocative account of a politically significant arena of Canadian public policy, it offers important insights into the distinctive features of the Canadian political culture and political dialogue." Grace Skogstad, American Political Science Review. "A focused and fascinating study about the relationship between the Department of Secretary of State and the various groups that it funds." S.K. Ma, Choice. "Pal's study is an important reference on minority group politics vis-à-vis the state." Roxana Ng, Resources for Feminist Research.

From the Publisher

An examination of Canadian citizenship policy since the 1960s, particularly the relationship between the Department of Secretary of State and the various groups that it funds in the policy fields of official languages, multiculturalism, and feminism. A major theme is the question of the ultimate effect of central government funding of citizen's organizations on the government itself and on the tenor of Canadian political debate. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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