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529 pages including bibliography. Second volume of a two volume work on Urbanization in Canada. The result of a two-year study undertaken by Dr. David Bettison for the Human Resources Research Council of Alberta. Describes the relationships among the important institutions of the province which mold the way cities, towns, and villages expand and decline. Takes a long look at the pollitical history of the province, with particular emphasis upon the thirty-six year reign of the Social Credit government and the effect of its "fair and equal treatment" policy on the fate of small towns and large cities. Examines Calgary and Edmonton in detail. Clean and unmarked. but for prior owner's small rubber stamp atop half-title page. Very light wear. Binding partially open at page 527. Excellent copy. Book