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pp. xiiii [3] 277, biographical data, notes, index. Book in excellent condition, binding clean and tight, dustjacket clean and undamaged. “Political, social, and economic advancement in Upper Canada were often linked to characteristics other than merit. J.K. Johnson examines the social and economic background of the members of the House of Assembly of Upper Canada and analyses the relative importance of factors such as occupation, local office-holding, religion, nationality, political leanings, and education.”
“Holding local office as a magistrate was almost essential for further prominence, but holding a commission in the militia was equally if not more important. Anglicanism was an enormous advantage in achieving prominence. In addition, national origin was also an important political divider: the number of prominent Scots was even greater than historians have previously suspected while there was a consistent under-representation of native-born Canadians in the group studied. Prominence was usually bestowed from above, rather than achieved by upward striving and merit. Consequently patronage, having the right connections in the central executive government, was crucial to advancement beyond the first levels of prominence. Correct political views were necessary for advancement, but religion and nationality were at least as significant. Becoming Prominent includes an extensive appendix which contains the biographical data upon which the author’s findings are based. “
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| ISBN | 0773506411 | |
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| Original Title | Becoming Prominent | |
| Published Date | 1989 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hard Cover | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Montreal | |
| Edition | First Edition | |
| Category: | Canadian Studies | |
| Author: | J K Johnson | |
| Publisher: | McGill Queens Univ Pr |
pp. xiiii [3] 277, biographical data, notes, index. Book in excellent condition, binding clean and tight, dustjacket clean and undamaged. “Political, social, and economic advancement in Upper Canada were often linked to characteristics other than merit. J.K. Johnson examines the social and economic background of the members of the House of Assembly of Upper Canada and analyses the relative importance of factors such as occupation, local office-holding, religion, nationality, political leanings, and education.”
“Holding local office as a magistrate was almost essential for further prominence, but holding a commission in the militia was equally if not more important. Anglicanism was an enormous advantage in achieving prominence. In addition, national origin was also an important political divider: the number of prominent Scots was even greater than historians have previously suspected while there was a consistent under-representation of native-born Canadians in the group studied. Prominence was usually bestowed from above, rather than achieved by upward striving and merit. Consequently patronage, having the right connections in the central executive government, was crucial to advancement beyond the first levels of prominence. Correct political views were necessary for advancement, but religion and nationality were at least as significant. Becoming Prominent includes an extensive appendix which contains the biographical data upon which the author’s findings are based. “
| Weight | 1 kg |
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