How to Find Out About Canada
The Commonwealth and International Library: Libraries and Technical Information Division
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1967
- Latest edition
- Editors: G. Chandler, H. C. Campbell
- Language: English
How to Find Out About Canada presents the various aspects of the social and political structure in Canada. This book examines the literature, arts and science, economy, and… Read more
Description
Description
How to Find Out About Canada presents the various aspects of the social and political structure in Canada. This book examines the literature, arts and science, economy, and educational system in the country. Comprised of 15 chapters, this book starts with an overview of the Canadian government publishing and several periodical publications. This text then describes the religious development of the nation encompassing all primary denominations and their intimate relationship to economic and political life. Other chapters consider the various studies in the political and social fields that are carried on by governments, labor unions, industry, cooperatives, and the various Canadian political parties. This book discusses as well the degree of standardization and equality of educational opportunity for children in all parts of Canada. The final chapter deals with the various documents relating to the history of Canada. This book is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and readers whose interests span a variety of fields.
Table of contents
Table of contents
List of Illustrations
Introduction
1. General Guides to Canadian Achievement
Bibliographies and Catalogs
Encyclopedic Works
Museums, Libraries, and Archives
Newspapers and General Periodicals
2. Canadian Thinkers and Religious Writers
Philosophy
Religion
Humanities
Psychology
3. Canadian Social and Political Structure
Social Sciences
Statistics
Political Science
International Affairs
Law
Public Administration
Armed Forces
Welfare
Folklore and Customs
Costume
4. Canadian Education
Primary and Secondary Education
Adult Education
Education of Women
Schools and Religion
University and Higher Education
5. Canadian Economics and Business
Economics
Labor
Money and Banking
Business
Marketing and Advertising
Transportation
Broadcasting and Postal Services
6. Language
7. Science in Canada
Scientific Research
Mathematics and Astronomy
Physics and Geology
Biological Sciences
Natural Science
8. Technology in Canada
Engineering
Mining and Prospecting
Railways and Roads
Aviation
Agriculture
Cooking and Furnishings
Printing
Industries and Construction
9. Medicine
10. Canadian Art
Architecture and Planning
Sculpture
Drawing and Decorative Arts
Painting
Photography
Music
Theater
11. Sports and Pastimes
12. Literature
French
English
13. Geography
14. Biography
15. History
Index of Subjects, Authors, and Titles
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 1967
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
GC
G. Chandler
Affiliations and expertise
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