H. Alan C. Cairns

Background

Cairns, H. Alan C. was born on March 2, 1930 in Galt, Ontario, Canada. Son of Hugh and Lily (Crawford) Cairns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Toronto, Ontario, 1953; Master of Arts, University Toronto, Ontario, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford (England) University, 1963.

Career

Assistant Professor 1963-1966. Association Professor 1966-1970, Professor since 1971. Chair, Department 1973-1980.

Visiting Professor Memorial University, Newfoundland 1970-1971, of Canadian Studies University of Edinburgh 1977-1978, William Lyon Mackenzie King Visiting Professor Harvard University 1982-1983.

Director of Research (Instituts) Royal Commission, on Economics Union and Development Prospects for Canada 1983-1985. Queen"s Silver Jubilee.

Achievements

• H. Alan C. Cairns has been listed as a notable Political scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Prelude to Imperialism: British Reactions to Central African Society, 1840-1890
  • Prelude to Imperialism

Membership

Member Canadian Political Science Association (president 1976-1977), International Political Science Association (council 1976-1977), Canadian History Association.

Interests

• Golf, theatre, swimming.

Connections

Married Patricia Ruth Grady, July 17, 1958. Children: Lynn Marie, Wendy Louise, Elaine Barbara.

Father:

Hugh Cairns

Mother:

Lily (Crawford) Cairns

Spouse:

Patricia Ruth Grady

child:

Elaine Barbara Cairns

child:

Lynn Marie Cairns

child:

Wendy Louise Cairns