The prevailing ideology in Ontario at the time was a conservative culture that rejected everything American and attempted to preserve the best of the British world in the new Eden. Those building the state believed that a social and political hierarchy composed of those possessing a "natural virtue" would serve society best. In consequence, a few individuals at the top of the hierarchy, through their access to power, came to control the bulk of the land, the basis of the economy. At the other end of the spectrum from the elite were those transforming the land and themselves through their own labour. How did the physical environment and government land policy affect the pattern of settlement and the choice of land for a viable farm? What was the price of land, and how common was credit? Did the presence of reserved lands hinder or promote development? How extensive was land speculation and how did it operate? Clark brings these issues and more to the forefront, integrating concepts and substantive issues through a problem-oriented approach. Blending qualitative and quantitative approaches, he weaves together surveyors' records, personal and government correspondence, assessment rolls, and land records to measure the pulse of this pre-industrial society.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
EUR 35,12 für den Versand von USA nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & DauerEUR 54,44 für den Versand von Kanada nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: Bookworm Books, Tifton, GA, USA
Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 747pp, 2002. Near fine cloth hardcover in a near fine dustjacket. No marks or tears. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7? - 9?" tall. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 009259
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Kanada
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition. 747 pages in excellent condition. With figures, tables and plates. Inscription on the title page. Blue cloth, gilt titles. Corners not bumped. Illustrated DJ with black titles. Tiny bit of wear on the edges. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 210797
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Aragon Books Canada, OTTAWA, ON, Kanada
Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers DCBAA--0219
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar