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Product Description Political Activists examines the evolution of political attitudes among activists whose changing demographic profile reflects the shifts taking place in Canadian society. Among the topics discussed are ideology; internal party politics and democracy in a mass social-democratic party; the roleof the state in social welfare; defense and foreign policy; and "post-materialist" issues. Review "This book provides an excellent analysis of the composition and structure of Canada's one major social democratic party....Highly recommended for libraries with collections on contemporary political parties, socialism, and Canadian politics."--Choice