About W.F. Dawson W.F. Dawson (1930-2011), the son of R. MacGregor Dawson, was a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Western Ontario. Books by W.F. Dawson Democratic Government in Canada. by (author) R. MacGregor Dawson & W.F. Dawson revised by Norman Ward Democratic Government in Canada, 5th Ed by (author) R. MacGregor Dawson & W.F. Dawson revised by Norman Ward