Agrarian Socialism: The Cooperative Commonwealth Federation In Saskatchewan. A Study In Political Sociology.
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In the windswept prairies of Saskatchewan, a political revolution quietly took root — one that would reshape the landscape of democratic socialism in North America. Agrarian Socialism chronicles the remarkable rise of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), a farmer-led political movement that defied conventional wisdom by delivering a socialist government to a deeply rural, agrarian province in mid-20th century Canada. Seymour Martin Lipset presents a meticulous and incisive case study, arguing that the unique socioeconomic conditions of Prairie life — marked by economic vulnerability, geographic isolation, and cooperative tradition — forged a political consciousness unlike anywhere else on the continent. The work is both a rigorous sociological investigation and a compelling historical narrative, capturing the tensions between class interests, democratic ideals, and the machinery of political organization. Lipset's analytical framework draws on the finest traditions of political sociology, situating the CCF's ascent within broader theoretical debates about class struggle, party formation, and the conditions under which radical political change becomes possible. His writing is precise yet accessible, illuminating structural forces without losing sight of the human actors who shaped events on the ground. This updated edition reflects the enduring relevance of Lipset's conclusions — a work that continues to challenge readers to consider whether the Saskatchewan experiment holds lessons for progressive politics far beyond Canada's borders.
Author: Seymour Martin Lipset
Format: Paperback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the windswept prairies of Saskatchewan, a political revolution quietly took root — one that would reshape the landscape of democratic socialism in North America. Agrarian Socialism chronicles the remarkable rise of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), a farmer-led political movement that defied conventional wisdom by delivering a socialist government to a deeply rural, agrarian province in mid-20th century Canada. Seymour Martin Lipset presents a meticulous and incisive case study, arguing that the unique socioeconomic conditions of Prairie life — marked by economic vulnerability, geographic isolation, and cooperative tradition — forged a political consciousness unlike anywhere else on the continent. The work is both a rigorous sociological investigation and a compelling historical narrative, capturing the tensions between class interests, democratic ideals, and the machinery of political organization. Lipset's analytical framework draws on the finest traditions of political sociology, situating the CCF's ascent within broader theoretical debates about class struggle, party formation, and the conditions under which radical political change becomes possible. His writing is precise yet accessible, illuminating structural forces without losing sight of the human actors who shaped events on the ground. This updated edition reflects the enduring relevance of Lipset's conclusions — a work that continues to challenge readers to consider whether the Saskatchewan experiment holds lessons for progressive politics far beyond Canada's borders.