Gérard Bouchard
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Gérard Bouchard is a historian
, sociologist and writer
from Quebec
, Canada
, affiliated with the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
. Born in Jonquière, Quebec
, he obtained his master's degree
in sociology from Université Laval
in 1968 and later obtained his PhD
degree in history from the University of Paris
in 1971. Gérard Bouchard had authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited 26 books, and published 230 papers in scientific journals as of 2005.
Bouchard is the younger brother of Lucien Bouchard
, Premier of Quebec
from 1996 to 2001. Like his brother, he is a supporter of the Quebec sovereignty movement
. In 2007, he was appointed along with Charles Taylor
to chair a provincial government inquiry into "reasonable accommodation
".
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
, sociologist and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
from Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, affiliated with the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is a branch of the Université du Québec founded in 1969 and based in the Chicoutimi borough of Saguenay, Quebec. UQAC has secondary study centers in La Malbaie, Saint-Félicien, Alma and Sept-Îles...
. Born in Jonquière, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, he obtained his master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in sociology from Université Laval
Université Laval
Laval University is the oldest centre of education in Canada and was the first institution in North America to offer higher education in French...
in 1968 and later obtained his PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree in history from the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
in 1971. Gérard Bouchard had authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited 26 books, and published 230 papers in scientific journals as of 2005.
Bouchard is the younger brother of Lucien Bouchard
Lucien Bouchard
Lucien Bouchard, is a Canadian lawyer, diplomat, politician and former Minister of the Environment of the Canadian Federal Government. He was the Leader of Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons from 1993 to 1996, and the 27th Premier of Quebec from January 29, 1996 to March 8, 2001...
, Premier of Quebec
Premier of Quebec
The Premier of Quebec is the first minister of the Canadian province of Quebec. The Premier is the province's head of government and his title is Premier and President of the Executive Council....
from 1996 to 2001. Like his brother, he is a supporter of the Quebec sovereignty movement
Quebec sovereignty movement
The Quebec sovereignty movement refers to both the political movement and the ideology of values, concepts and ideas that promote the secession of the province of Quebec from the rest of Canada...
. In 2007, he was appointed along with Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor (philosopher)
Charles Margrave Taylor, is a Canadian philosopher from Montreal, Quebec best known for his contributions in political philosophy, the philosophy of social science, and in the history of philosophy. His contributions to these fields have earned him both the prestigious Kyoto Prize and the...
to chair a provincial government inquiry into "reasonable accommodation
Reasonable accommodation
A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to "accommodate" or make fair the same system for an individual based on a proven need. Accommodations can be religious, academic, or employment related and are often mandated by law. Each country has its own system of reasonable...
".
Timeline
- 1971 - He begins teaching at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.
- 1972 - He founds the BALSAC project, which aims to construct a population database covering the whole of Quebec.
- 1976 - He founds the Société de recherches sur les populations (SOREP), which became the Institut interuniversitaire de recherche sur les populations (IREP) in 1994.
- 1985 - He receives the Prix Jacques-Rousseau of the Association canadienne-française pour l'avancement des sciences.
- 1993 - he receives the Prix du QuébecPrix du QuébecThe Prix du Québec are awards given by the Government of Quebec to individuals for cultural and scientific achievements. Founded in 1977, the government annually awards six awards in the cultural field and five in the scientific field.- Cultural awards :...
(Prix Léon-GérinPrix Léon-GérinThe Prix Léon-Gérin is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, which "goes to researchers in one of the social sciences". It is named in honour of Léon Gérin.-Winners:-References:*...
for Science) for his contribution to social studies. - 1996 - He receives the Prix Lionel-Groulx, the Prix François-Xavier-Garneau et the Prix John A. Macdonald for his work Quelques arpents d'Amérique. Population, économie, famille au Saguenay, 1838-1971.
- 1999 - His work La Nation québécoise au futur et au passé is published.
- 2000 - He receives the Governor General Literary AwardGovernor General's AwardThe Governor General's Awards are a collection of awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, marking distinction in a number of academic, artistic and social fields. The first was conceived in 1937 by Lord Tweedsmuir, a prolific author of fiction and non-fiction who created the Governor...
for his work Genèse des nations et cultures du Nouveau Monde. - 2001 - He receives the Prix Gérard-Parizeau.
- 2001 - He receives an honorary doctorate from McGill UniversityMcGill UniversityMohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
. - 2002 - His first fictional work, Mistouk, is published. A second novel entitled Pikauba followed in 2005.
- 2002 - Was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour by the French Government.
- 2003 - His work Les Deux Chanoines - Contradiction et ambivalence dans la pensée de Lionel Groulx is published.
- 2004 - His work , 1850-1960 is published.
- 2006 - He receives an honorary doctorate from the Université de MonctonUniversité de MonctonThe Université de Moncton is a French language university located in Moncton, New Brunswick serving the Acadian community of Atlantic Canada...
. - February 2007 - He is named co-chair, along with philosopher Charles TaylorCharles Taylor (philosopher)Charles Margrave Taylor, is a Canadian philosopher from Montreal, Quebec best known for his contributions in political philosophy, the philosophy of social science, and in the history of philosophy. His contributions to these fields have earned him both the prestigious Kyoto Prize and the...
, of the Bouchard-Taylor Commission, a one-year Quebec commission to examine the issue of "reasonable accommodation" for minorities in the province.