Cultural, Sociology, Canadian, Political Science, Public Affairs & Policy 

Presents an analysis of how the quality of social life should be evaluated and the strengths and weaknesses in Canada's social fabric. This title examines two sides of the social covenant: what Canadians expect from their society, and what is expected from them. It also offers steps that can be taken to strengthen the Canadian social fabric. 

Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Raymond Breton
ISBN: 0773525769 9780773525764 0773525777 9780773525771
OCLC Number: 52286227
Description: viii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents: pt. 1. Assessing the Strength of the Social Fabric --
1. Introduction --
2. What Matters? Canadians' Observations on the Good Society --
3. Fairness in Canadian Society --
4. Recognition of Contribution to Society --
5. Trust in Social Relationships --
6. Trust in Institutional Leaders --
7. Belonging in Community and Society --
8. Indebtedness to Society --
9. The Obligation to Help Others --
10. Contributions to Community and Society --
11. Strength and Fragility of the Social Fabric --
pt. 2. Identifying Lines of Social Fragmentation --
12. The Experience of Women and Men --
13. Cultural Diversity and the Social Fabric --
14. Class and Social Fragmentation --
15. Inter-provincial Differences --
16. Conclusion: The Extent of Social Fragmentation --
17. Strengthening the Social Fabric: Some Final Remarks.
Series Title: Carleton library series.
Responsibility: Raymond Breton [and others].