'Militant Minorityuncovers previously untold stories of Canadian social movements and the left after the Second World War, and is significant for a whole slate of reasons. First, Benjamin Isitt examines what made British Columbia's labour movement so strong compared to others in North America during this period. He also reveals the crucial links between the British Columbian workers' movement and the province's left-wing political parties. But most importantly, Isitt convincingly links two surges of radicalism within British Columbia based on its history, politics, and economics. Combined, these strengths make Militant Minorityan interesting and very important study.'--James Naylor, Department of History, Brandon University 'Militant Minorityoffers an engaging, important perspective on the left in British Columbia from 1948 to 1972. Benjamin Isitt effectively draws readers into the politics of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, the New Democratic Party, and the Communist Party of Canada, as well as the era's union, student, and anti-war movements. While Isitt shows empathy towards each group's historical circumstances and aspirations, he also finds persuasive analytical links between the Old Left of the 1940s and the New Left of the 1960s.

Militant Minoritywill appeal to anyone interested in British Columbian and Canadian left-wing politics.'--Gordon Hak, Department of History, Vancouver Island University.