State of Struggle: Feminism and Politics in Alberta, Lois Harder,
Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2003, pp. xi, 227.
State of Struggle is a fascinating study of feminist
“claimsmaking” in Alberta. Lois Harder traces a rich history
of women's organizing in Alberta, combined with a sharp analysis of
the contemporary political context. Using an impressive range of
sources—academic, government, women's organizations, and news
media—with archival and interview research, Harder addresses many
gaps in Canadian political science.