Planners and Politicians: Liberal Politics and Social Policy, 1957-1968

Bryden (history, Mount Allison U., Canada) focuses on the development of the Canada Pension Plan and Medicare in this examination of the Liberal Party's role in the development of national social policies. She argues that while party organization, the structure of Canadian federalism, and power shifts within the Liberal Party influenced the development and implementation of social programs, the commitment to social-security imperatives in turn changed the shape of both the Liberal Party and federalism. Canadian card order number C97-900425-X. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.