Fiery Joe : the maverick who lit up the west / Kathleen Carlisle ; with Eileen Forrieter ; forward by Roy J. Romanow.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carlisle, Kathleen, author.

Contributor:

Forrieter, Eileen, contributor.

Romanow, Roy J., writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Phelps, J. L. (Joseph Lee), 1899-1983.

Phelps, J. L.

Politicians--Saskatchewan--Biography.

Politicians.

Saskatchewan--Politics and government--20th century.

Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan--Biography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 364 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Regina, Saskatchewan : University of Regina Press, [2017]

Summary:

"Substantial and significant.engaging." - James Naylor, author of The Fate of Labour Socialism As one of the architects of Saskatchewan's socialist revolution, Joseph Lee Phelps earned both respect and disdain from his peers. Colourful and charismatic, he virtually "lit up" the province as a Minister in the Douglas government, not only by establishing the groundwork for rural electrification, but also by igniting a multitude of entrepreneurial experiments. A man ahead of his time, Phelps spoke on behalf of women's issues, the environment, and advocated for First Nations rights. But his unrelenting push for change alienated many and Phelps had only one term in government. He was not asked to run again. Fiery Joe celebrates the achievements of a remarkable man whose energy drive for innovation ultimately outstripped the system he wished to change. "Joe Phelp's contribution to building Saskatchewan and Canada in an important demonstration of what big dreams can achieve." - Roy J. Romanow, former Premier of Saskatchewan.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

PART I. PRELUDE TO POWER, 18991944

1. Land of Opportunity

2. A New Political Landscape

3. Common Ground

4. Stormy Weather

PART II. IN GOVERNMENT, 19441948

5. Maverick Dreamer

6. Thunderstruck

7. Power to the People

8. Airborne

9. The Fur Trade

10. Fish, Trees, and Land

11. Natures Storehouse

12. The Problem Children

13. Turning Points

PART III. ACTION AND ACTIVISM, 19481983

14. Its Time to Put the Spurs and Knuckle Dusters On

15. The Western Development Museum

16. The Peoples Commission

17. Action Now

Epilogue: Never Say Whoa in the Middle of a Mud Puddle!

Notes

Selected Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-350) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780889774872

0889774870

9780889774865

0889774862

OCLC:

970406064