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Social Science Urban

Town Life

Main Street and the Evolution of Small Town Alberta, 1880-1947

by (author) Donald G. Wetherell & Irene R.A. Kmet

Publisher
The University of Alberta Press
Initial publish date
Jan 1995
Category
Urban
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888642684
    Publish Date
    Jan 1995
    List Price
    $24.95

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Description

In the prairies, the small town rests comfortably in our memories as a setting of childhood innocence, good neighbours and stability. By following the development of "Main Streets" in nine Alberta towns, Wetherell and Kmet present a detailed record of a largely vanished way of life.

About the authors

Catherine Cavanaugh is an associate professor in the History and Women's Studies departments at Athabasca University.

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Awards

  • Alberta Book Awards - Alberta Scholarly Title of the Year