This timely and important book critically examines the concept and
practice of social cohesion, and its significance for workers in
Canada.
Description
"An important and timely book that engages a uniquely critical
perspective on the liberal ideology of social cohesion from a labour
perspective. I can think of no other source with the depth of analysis
and range of case studies."
– Colin Mooers, editor of The New Imperialists:
Ideologies of Empire
As working people’s lives become increasingly fragmented,
competitive, and unequal, debates about social cohesion capture the
unease of contemporary society over growing economic restructuring.
Solidarity First examines the concept and practice of social
cohesion in terms of its impact on, and significance for, workers in
Canada. It will be of interest to students and scholars in the fields
of public policy, political science, sociology, and labour studies.
Reviews
Solidarity First is about working class experience in the era of globalization and neo-liberalism; the contributors show how this experience provides an invaluable lens through which to evaluate the discourse and set of practices that go under the label "social cohesion." Well-written and clear, it will be read by researchers in a variety of social science disciplines.
- Stephen McBride, co-editor of Global Turbulence: Social Activists' and State Responses to Globalization