Canadian Multiculturalism and the Far Right (Routledge Studies in Fascism and the Far Right) - Softcover

Molas, Bārbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032254696 ISBN 13: 9781032254692

Publisher: Routledge, 2024

Synopsis

Canadian Multiculturalism and the Far Right examines a neglected aspect of the history of 20th century Canadian multiculturalism and the far right to illuminate the ideological foundations of the concept of ‘third force’.

Focusing on the particular thought of ultra-conservative Ukrainian Canadian Walter J. Bossy during his time in Montreal (1931–1970s), this book demonstrates that the idea that Canada was composed of three equally important groups emerged from a context defined by reactionary ideas on ethnic diversity and integration. Two broad questions shape this research: first, what the meaning originally attached to the idea of a ‘third force’ was, and what the intentions behind the conceptualization of a trichotomic Canada were; and second, whether Bossy’s understanding of the ‘third force’ precedes, or is related in any way to, postwar debates on liberal multiculturalism at the core of which was the existence of a ‘third force’.

This book will be of interest to students and researchers of multiculturalism, radical-right ideology and the far right, and Canadian history and politics.

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About the Author

Bārbara Molas (PhD, York University) is a historian of, and expert consultant on, far-right ideology and radicalisation. Having published more than 20 articles and book chapters on the subject, her consulting experience is international and includes intergovernmental organisations, national prosecution services, and Big Tech companies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032254696
• ISBN 13: 9781032254692
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 188