Rediscovering Canada

Author : Phillip Alfred Buckner,R. Douglas Francis
Publisher : University of Calgary Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9781552381793

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Rediscovering the British World by Phillip Alfred Buckner,R. Douglas Francis Pdf

Rediscovering the British World is one part of an ongoing attempt to approach British Imperial history from a different viewpoint, placing the colonies of settlement at the centre. Editors Phillip Buckner and Douglas Francis have included nineteen essays from expert scholars in the field, which cover a broad range of cultural, social, and intellectual topics in British imperial history from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. The essays focus on the history of Britain and the Empire, with considerable emphasis on the self-governing dominions of Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. They attempt to show the centrality of the Empire in the history of the nations created by the British diaspora overseas, while at the same time calling into question the extent of the existence of a "British World." The goal is not to wax nostalgic, but rather to re-examine the complex phenomenon of this far-reaching empire and to shed light on the ways in which it has shaped our world. With contributions by: James Belich Frank Bongiorno Bettina Bradbury Patrick H. Brennan Phillip Buckner Elizabeth Elbourne R. Douglas Francis Jeffrey Grey Catherine Hall John Lambert Douglas Lorimer David Lowe Stuart Macintyre Adele Perry Paul Pickering Satadru Sen R. Scott Sheffield Paul Ward Stuart Ward Wendy Webster

Author : John W. Friesen
Publisher : Calgary : Detselig Enterprises Limited
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : WISC:89077940997

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Rediscovering the First Nations of Canada by John W. Friesen Pdf

Overview of the history, lifestyles, and spirituality of native races of major regions of Canada.

Author : Greg Baeker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : City planning
ISBN : 0919779913

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Rediscovering the Wealth of Places by Greg Baeker Pdf

Author : Gudrun Bjork Gudsteins
Publisher : Reykjavik : Nordic Association for Canadian Studies (NACS)/Nordiques d'Études Canadiennes (ANEC) & the Institute for Foreign Languages, University of Iceland (IFLUI)
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9979544619

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Rediscovering Canada by Gudrun Bjork Gudsteins Pdf

The twenty-three essays in English and French selected for this 16th volume in the NACS Text Series are based on papers presented at the 6th triennial NACS Conference, held in Reykjavik, Iceland in 1999.

Author : Paul W. Bennett
Publisher : OISE Press
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0774401923

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Rediscovering Canadian History by Paul W. Bennett Pdf

Canadian history including some activities.

Author : Wayne J. Caldwell
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780774819251

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Rediscovering Thomas Adams by Wayne J. Caldwell Pdf

Suburbanization, affordable housing, mass transportation, loss of fertile lands -- these are modern problems, yet they are not new. Thomas Adams grappled with these same issues nearly a century ago, when he wrote Rural Planning and Development, a book that quickly became a touchstone for planners and planning in Canada. Reprinted for the first time and updated with commentaries by leading Canadian planners, this book highlights Adams’ influence on the planning profession and the continued relevance of his comprehensive vision for planning -- to move beyond the demands of the moment to embrace long-term strategies for building stronger rural communities.

Author : Walter C. Soderlund,Kai Hildebrandt
Publisher : University of Alberta
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0888644396

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Canadian Newspaper Ownership in the Era of Convergence by Walter C. Soderlund,Kai Hildebrandt Pdf

Canadian Newspaper Ownership in the Era of Convergence investigates the current state of Canada's newspaper industry in light of recent developments-increasing concentration of ownership, multi-media convergence, and controversy over the actions of proprietors. Case studies examine how Conrad Black's acquisition of newspapers in the mid-1990s, bringing his total ownership to over half of the country's dailies, followed by the subsequent purchase of the most important of these by CanWest Global, has actually influenced the content of newspapers. Canadian Newspaper Ownership revisits "social responsibility" in the context of the changed media landscape as a means of prescribing how newspaper owners and employees might conduct themselves in the public interest.

Author : R.W. Sandwell
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780802086167

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Canada's Rural Majority by R.W. Sandwell Pdf

Author : Guðrún Björk Guðsteinsdóttir,John Erik Fossum
Publisher : Reykjavik, Iceland : Nordic Association for Canadian Studies (NACS)/L'Association Nordique d'Etudes Canadiennes (ANEC) & the Vigdis Finnbogadottir Institute of Foreign Languages (VFI)
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Canada
ISBN : 9979545100

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Rediscovering Canada by Guðrún Björk Guðsteinsdóttir,John Erik Fossum Pdf

Author : Ralph Heintzman
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780773586420

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Rediscovering Reverence by Ralph Heintzman Pdf

Drawing on familiar experiences as well as aspects of western and eastern spiritual traditions, Heintzman argues that religious practice is rooted in two basic ways human beings act in the world. It is therefore an element in the structure of the human spirit, not a phase in its history. Explaining the meaning of religious practice in contemporary language, Rediscovering Reverence is addressed to anyone who wants to explore the meaning and promise of a religious life. A unique and thoughtful meditation on the role of reverence in everyday life, Rediscovering Reverence presents new perspectives on modern faith, religion, and both personal and societal well-being.

Author : Guinevere Liberty Nell
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780875867496

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Rediscovering Fire by Guinevere Liberty Nell Pdf

In this book, Guinevere Liberty Nell visits this historical laboratory of social science to study the lessons in basic economics that it teaches. Nell observes that the founders of the Soviet experiment, Lenin and other Bolshevik leaders, wrote volumes of articles and books on Marxist theory and then proceeded to enact the very policies that they promised. Therefore the Soviet experiment provides an ideal lens through which to view the consequences of various interpretations of economic theories and Marxist theories. However, despite the wealth of information available on the Soviet experiment, few writers have closely analyzed this historical process and what lessons it might offer for market economies. In this book, Nell carefully considers Soviet theory and practice, and draws out the lessons that Soviet planners learned. Each chapter considers one theory; the experience in the Soviet Union of policies based on this theory, and the reforms that planners implemented as the system evolved as well as in response to changes in the local and international conditions; and the lessons for market economies that this experience offers. Nell's lessons capture the dynamic nature of the economy and illustrate insights from the debate between socialists and Austrian economists. They should be useful and informative not only for readers interested in basic economics, but also for economists interested in heterodox approaches to economic modeling and theory, as well as for the citizen interested in rethinking the assumptions underlying mainstream policy debates.

Author : John Borrows
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781487516758

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Recovering Canada by John Borrows Pdf

Canada is covered by a system of law and governance that largely obscures and ignores the presence of pre-existing Indigenous regimes. Indigenous law, however, has continuing relevance for both Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian state. In his in-depth examination of the continued existence and application of Indigenous legal values, John Borrows suggests how First Nations laws could be applied by Canadian courts, and tempers this by pointing out the many difficulties that would occur if the courts attempted to follow such an approach. By contrasting and comparing Aboriginal stories and Canadian case law, and interweaving political commentary, Borrows argues that there is a better way to constitute Aboriginal / Crown relations in Canada. He suggests that the application of Indigenous legal perspectives to a broad spectrum of issues that confront us as humans will help Canada recover from its colonial past, and help Indigenous people recover their country. Borrows concludes by demonstrating how Indigenous peoples' law could be more fully and consciously integrated with Canadian law to produce a society where two world views can co-exist and a different vision of the Canadian constitution and citizenship can be created.

Author : Roy F. Baumeister,John Tierney
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781101543771

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Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister,John Tierney Pdf

One of the world's most esteemed and influential psychologists, Roy F. Baumeister, teams with New York Times science writer John Tierney to reveal the secrets of self-control and how to master it. "Deep and provocative analysis of people's battle with temptation and masterful insights into understanding willpower: why we have it, why we don't, and how to build it. A terrific read." —Ravi Dhar, Yale School of Management, Director of Center for Customer Insights Pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister collaborates with New York Times science writer John Tierney to revolutionize our understanding of the most coveted human virtue: self-control. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the wisdom of real-life experts, Willpower shares lessons on how to focus our strength, resist temptation, and redirect our lives. It shows readers how to be realistic when setting goals, monitor their progress, and how to keep faith when they falter. By blending practical wisdom with the best of recent research science, Willpower makes it clear that whatever we seek—from happiness to good health to financial security—we won’t reach our goals without first learning to harness self-control.

Author : Daniel Drache
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Canada
ISBN : OCLC:29180921

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Rediscovering Canadian History by Daniel Drache Pdf

Author : Katja Lee,Lorraine York
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781771122245

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Celebrity Cultures in Canada by Katja Lee,Lorraine York Pdf

Celebrity Cultures in Canada is an interdisciplinary collection that explores celebrity phenomena and the ways they have operated and developed in Canada over the last two centuries. The chapters address a variety of cultural venues—politics, sports, film, and literature—and examine the political, cultural, material, and affective conditions that shaped celebrity in Canada and its uses both at home and abroad. The scope of the book enables the authors to highlight the trends that characterize Canadian celebrity—such as transnationality and bureaucracy—and explore the regional, linguistic, administrative, and indigenous cultures and institutions that distinguish fame in Canada from fame elsewhere. In historicizing and theorizing Canada’s complicated cultures of celebrity, Celebrity Cultures in Canada rejects the argument that nations are irrelevant in today’s global celebrityscapes or that Canada lacks a credible or adequate system for producing, distributing, and consuming celebrity. Nation and national identities continue to matter—to celebrities, to fans, and to institutions and industries that manage and profit from celebrity systems—and Canada, this collection argues, has a vibrant, powerful, and often complicated and controversial relationship to fame.