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019 _a(OCoLC)1002254060
019 _a(OCoLC)1004874290
019 _a(OCoLC)1011461506
019 _a(OCoLC)944178355
019 _a(OCoLC)999360312
020 _a9780802068989
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020 _a9781442671621
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024 7 _a10.3138/9781442671621
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035 _a(DE-B1597)9781442671621
035 _a(DE-B1597)464237
035 _a(OCoLC)244766794
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082 0 4 _a363/.0971
084 _aonline - DeGruyter
100 1 _aBall, Norman
_eautore
245 1 0 _aBuilding Canada :
_bA History of Public Works /
_cNorman Ball.
264 1 _aToronto :
_bUniversity of Toronto Press,
_c[1991]
264 4 _c©1988
300 _a1 online resource (336 p.)
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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347 _atext file
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520 _aMost Canadians can take for granted conveniences and services far above levels considered acceptable even a few decades ago. This quality of life was made possible in part by the development of modern, complex, large-scale public works infrastructures. It represents a remarkable achievement. Climate, terrain, and limitations in resources and technological capabilities challenged generations of pioneers, soldiers, labourers, and engineers. Despite formidable difficulties, they built the essential edifices for everyday life: railways and urban transit systems, bridges and roads, sewers and waterworks, utilities and flood control works, airports and canals, electrical utilities and public buildings. Building Canada tells the story of the public works that helped to transform Canada from wilderness to a modern country. For the first time, a single volume describes Canadian history in terms of its public works. Each chapter includes highlights and examples of standard practice, along with a wealth of illustrations.Members of the Canadian Public Works Association have sponsored this volume in recognition of the accomplishments of their predecessors and the achievements of their profession.
538 _aMode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
546 _aIn English.
588 0 _aDescription based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 01. Nov 2023)
650 7 _aHISTORY / Canada / General.
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850 _aIT-RoAPU
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781442671621
856 4 2 _3Cover
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