A Business History of Alberta

Henry Klassen

About the Book

Businesses large and small have always been an integral part of Alberta's identity and growth. Exploring the evolution of business growth in Alberta, this comprehensive and unique study examines the role businesses have played in the economic, political and social development of the province.

Henry C. Klassen offers an unprecedented look at the birth of business firms, and the subsequent effects these had upon broader political and cultural matters in Alberta. Grounded solidly in analysis and case studies, A Business History of Alberta offers insights and conclusions about the impact of management structure and communications in the business world.

About the Author

Henry C. Klassen is Professor Emeritus in the History Department at the University of Calgary. His academic pursuits have long focussed on the study of Canadian business and financial history. He has recently published another book with the University of Calgary Press: Luther Holton: A Founding Canadian Entrepreneur (2001).

Table of Contents

Part One: Alberta Business Foundations

• The Road to Edmonton
• Business in Territorial Alberta

Part Two: Business Development in the New Province

• Expansion of Alberta Business
• Specialization in Alberta Business

Part Three: Emerence of Big Business in Alberta

• Big Business in Alberta
• Government and Business in Alberta
• Diversified, Decentralized Businesses in Alberta

Part Four: Recent Trends in Alberta Business

• Small Business in the Maturing Alberta Economy
• Challenges to Alberta Business at Home and Abroad

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