<p>In this study of the intellectual origins of Quebec's Quiet Revolution of the 1960s, Michael Behiels has provided the most comprehensive account to date of the two competing ideological movements which emerged after World War II to challenge the tenets of traditional French-Canadian nationalism. The neo-nationalists were a group of young intellectuals and journalists, centered upon Le Devoir and L'Action nationale in Montreal, who set out to reformulate Quebec nationalism in terms of a modern, secular, urban-industrial society which would be fully "master in its own house." An equally dedicated group of French Canadians of liberal or social democratic persuasion was based upon the periodical Cité libre -one of whose editors was Pierre Trudeau - and had links with organized labour. Citélibristes sought to remove what they considered to be the major obstacles to the creation of a modern francophone society: the all-pervasive influence of clericalism inherent in the Catholic church's control of education and the social services, and the persistence among Quebec's intelligentsia of an outmoded nationalism which advocated the preservation of a rural and elitist society and neglected the development of the individual and the pursuit of social equality. Behiels delineates the divergent "societal models" proposed by the two movements by focusing upon such themes as the critique of traditional nationalism; the roles of church, state, and labour; the response to the "new federalism"; the reform of education; and the search for a third party. He shows how the rivals combined to help bring down an anachronistic Union Nationale government in June 1960. In one form or another, he concludes, Cité libre liberalism and neo-nationalism have remained at the heart of the political and ideological debate that has continued in Quebec since the Duplessis era. </p>

Prelude to Quebec's Quiet Revolution: Liberalism versus Neo-Nationalism, 1945-1960

History

Behiels, Michael D.

Americas

McGill-Queen's University Press

Collecting the works of historians, political scientists, sociologists, experts in aboriginal studies and women's studies, chapters consider issues ranging from language policies, to progressive changes in gender roles and norms, and intense debates surrounding issues of nationalism and identity. Providing a remarkably clear and engaging overview of the major themes, issues, and events of Quebec history, culture, and politics, Contemporary Quebec is an invaluable resource for history and Canadian Studies courses, and an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to better understand this dynamic province. Contributors include Michael D. Behiels (Ottawa), Louis Bélanger (Laval), Gérard Boismenu (Montréal), Michael Burgess (Kent), Hans M. Carlson (Minnesota), Dominique Clément (Alberta), Donald Cuccioletta (UQO), Jules Duchastel (UQÀM), Michael Gauvreau (McMaster), Stéphanie Godin (UQÀM), Ralph P. Güntzel (Franklin College), Matthew Hayday (Guelph), Guy Lachapelle (Concordia), Daniel Latouche (INRS), Jocelyn Létourneau (Laval), Martin Lubin (SUNY Plattsburgh), C. Michael Macmillan (Mount Saint Vincent), Chantal Maillé (Concordia), Dominique Marshall (Carleton), Dominique Masson (Ottawa), Sean Mills (Toronto), Ines Molinaro (St. Clare's, Oxford), Nicole Neatby (St. Mary's), Max Nemni (Laval), Linda Pertusati (Bowling Green), Jacques Rouillard (Montréal), Ben Rowswell (Stanford), Paul Rynard (York), Daniel Salée (Concordia), Miriam Smith (York), and Reg Whitaker (Victoria).

Contemporary Quebec: Selected Readings and Commentaries

Hayday, Matthew

<p>Collecting the works of historians, political scientists, sociologists, experts in aboriginal studies and women's studies, chapters consider issues ranging from language policies, to progressive changes in gender roles and norms, and intense debates surrounding issues of nationalism and identity. Providing a remarkably clear and engaging overview of the major themes, issues, and events of Quebec history, culture, and politics, Contemporary Quebec is an invaluable resource for history and Canadian Studies courses, and an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to better understand this dynamic province. Contributors include Michael D. Behiels (Ottawa), Louis Bélanger (Laval), Gérard Boismenu (Montréal), Michael Burgess (Kent), Hans M. Carlson (Minnesota), Dominique Clément (Alberta), Donald Cuccioletta (UQO), Jules Duchastel (UQÀM), Michael Gauvreau (McMaster), Stéphanie Godin (UQÀM), Ralph P. Güntzel (Franklin College), Matthew Hayday (Guelph), Guy Lachapelle (Concordia), Daniel Latouche (INRS), Jocelyn Létourneau (Laval), Martin Lubin (SUNY Plattsburgh), C. Michael Macmillan (Mount Saint Vincent), Chantal Maillé (Concordia), Dominique Marshall (Carleton), Dominique Masson (Ottawa), Sean Mills (Toronto), Ines Molinaro (St. Clare's, Oxford), Nicole Neatby (St. Mary's), Max Nemni (Laval), Linda Pertusati (Bowling Green), Jacques Rouillard (Montréal), Ben Rowswell (Stanford), Paul Rynard (York), Daniel Salée (Concordia), Miriam Smith (York), and Reg Whitaker (Victoria).</p>

The Meech Lake Primer: Conflicting Views of the 1987 Constitutional Accord

Univ of Ottawa Pr

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Prelude to Quebec's Quiet Revolution: Liberalism versus Neo-Nationalism, 1945-1960

Contemporary Quebec: Selected Readings and Commentaries

Contemporary Quebec: Selected Readings and Commentaries

The Meech Lake Primer: Conflicting Views of the 1987 Constitutional Accord