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In this elegant and rigorously researched work, Kenneth McNaught details the life, work, and principles of J.S Woodsworth and shows the powerful moral and political force that the pacifist, Methodist thinker exerted on Canadian politics. Woodsworth first went to the House of Commons in 1922, and became leader of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation at its formation in 1933. A socialist to the end, he exhibited his anti-war convictions to Parliament, when, in 1939, he alone spoke out against joining the war in Europe. Woodsworth's ideas and strong social conscience helped to shape the development of the welfare state in Canada, and have left an intellectual legacy in both socialist and liberal circles. A Prophet in Politics marks the progress of socialism in Canada, as well as the economic and political conditions in the first half of the twentieth century. McNaught, who died in 1997, is himself an important figure in Canadian history, having fought as a professor of history for academic freedom and having brought the scholarly discussion of national politics into the public sphere. At the time of its original publication, Globe and Mail reviewers called it 'a definitive biography that in drama and organization ranks with the best books about the makers of Canada.' This edition, presented in the 'Reprints in Canadian History' series, includes a new introduction by Allen Mills. --Publisher's description, 2017 reprint edition
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Based on papers given to the Sunday Club, Queen's University, March 17, 1956 and to the annual meeting of the Bibliographic Society of Canada, June 14, 1956.
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Contents: Preface, by Adolf Sturmthal -- Economic and social setting -- Origin and growth of the Canadian labour movement -- Structure, government and policies of Canadian unionism -- Government policy -- Appendix -- Notes -- Suggested readings.
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The influence of a great man continues long after controversy has faded from the issues he battled. And all Canadians feel the personal impact of the founder of the CCF party, James S Woodworth. He was drawn into politics almost by chance. His early calling was pastor in the Methodist Church of Canada, but a life-long interest in social reform brought him into Canada's House of Commons; a single voice speaking for every man's interest and freedom. In one debate after another, he staked his personal integrity against greed and sloth in the Thirties. Many of his social reforms, indignantly shouted down as radical, are now vital parts of national life. What are the inward springs that shape and propel such a man as Woodsworth? In his biography, written by his daughter Grace, is a strong clear picture of his life and convictions, and the family that mirrored his faith. Here is Woodsworth seen through family eyes; through the eyes of fellow workers; the targer of editorial writers, yet personally esteemed by his Parliamentary opponents. A full-length biography, well over 350 pages, it gives a rare portrait of a great Canadian - a man to remember. --Publisher's description (Google Books)
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Contents: Origin of the union -- The struggle for recognition in the province of Quebec -- Recent progress.