Lord Durham's Report on the Affairs of British North America is usually discussed only in terms of its historical context - the events that brought Durham to Canada and the consequences of the Report's reform proposals. In a markedly different approach, Janet Ajzenstat treats the Report as a text in modern political thought. She develops Durham's underlying arguments and assumptions, demonstrating the essentially liberal character of his recommendations and revealing a tough-minded argument about political freedom and the ...
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Lord Durham's Report on the Affairs of British North America is usually discussed only in terms of its historical context - the events that brought Durham to Canada and the consequences of the Report's reform proposals. In a markedly different approach, Janet Ajzenstat treats the Report as a text in modern political thought. She develops Durham's underlying arguments and assumptions, demonstrating the essentially liberal character of his recommendations and revealing a tough-minded argument about political freedom and the place of national minorities in a free society.
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Seller's Description:
Very good. No dust jacket. Signed by author. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 160 p. Audience: General/trade. Inscribed and signed, simply, To Henry, With great affection, Janet. first edition, 1988, nap, No dust jacket. Pages beginning to tone. Crisp corners, gilt at front still bright. a hint of bump to spine.
