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Strangers in Arms: Combat Motivation in the Canadian Army, 1943-1945
by Robert EngenA penetrating study of why soldiers fight and what sustained Canadians in battle during the Second World War.
Canada: Regions, Resources, and Resiliency (The State of the Federation #185)
by Loleen Berdahl André Juneau Carolyn Hughes TuohyRegional resource disparities and the tensions they generate are a perennial Canadian topic. This edition of Canada: The State of the Federation presents essays on regions, resources, and the resiliency of the Canadian federal system. Contributors consider questions such as: to what extent do Canada’s natural resource industries benefit the Canadian economy? Do Canada’s federal institutions hinder or promote the ability of the economy to respond to global economic shifts? Do current intergovernmental structures allow for constructive dialogue about national policy issues? In responding to these and related questions, many of the authors touch on energy issues. Others consider the importance of functional institutions in a federal or multilevel context as an essential requirement for the effective resolution of issues. Together, the volume raises questions about the relationship of state and society, the importance of identity, trust, and moral legitimacy for the operation of our federal institutions, and the extent to which federal institutions are reinforced or placed under stress by societal structures. The theme of this volume was triggered by Richard Simeon, the outstanding scholar of federalism who passed away in October 2013, and it is dedicated in his honour.
The Body or the Soul?: Religion and Culture in a Quebec Parish, 1736-1901 (McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Religion #2)
by Frank A. AbbottHow a Quebec community fashioned a resilient balance between freedom and faith out of their culture and their Catholicism.
War as Paradox: Clausewitz and Hegel on Fighting Doctrines and Ethics (McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Ideas #67)
by Youri CormierThe origin and continued importance of dialectical war theory in the works of Clausewitz and Hegel.
Masters and Students: Jesuit Mission Ethnography in Seventeenth-Century New France
by Micah TrueThe Jesuit Relations re-evaluated in light of two concurrent missions - the Christianization of Amerindians and the extraction of information for France.
A Practice of Anthropology: The Thought and Influence of Marshall Sahlins
by John Kelly Alex Golub Daniel RosenblattEminent anthropologists explore the nature of culture in essays honoring a colleague and teacher.
Why Did We Choose to Industrialize?: Montreal, 1819-1849 (Études d’histoire du Québec / Studies on the History of Quebec)
by Robert SweenyA new analysis of the factors and human choice at the heart of industrialization and social change.
Seeking Our Eden: The Dreams and Migrations of Sarah Jameson Craig
by Joanne FindonOne woman's dreams of establishing a utopian colony and her fight for women's equality.
The Hand of God: Claude Ryan and the Fate of Canadian Liberalism, 1925-1971 (Carleton Library Series #243)
by Michael GauvreauA magisterial biography of a major Canadian and Quebec public intellectual.
A Neighborhood Politics of Last Resort: Post-Katrina New Orleans and the Right to the City (McGill-Queen's Studies in Urban Governance #10)
by Stephen DanleyThe fragility of social justice and democracy within place-based movements.
Anthems and Minstrel Shows: The Life and Times of Calixa Lavallée, 1842-1891
by Brian ThompsonFrom Montreal to New Orleans - the music and complex patriotism of the composer of "O Canada."
Art, Education, and Cultural Renewal: Essays in Reformational Philosophy
by Lambert ZuidervaartA call for solidarity and renewal in the arts and the academy.
The New Answers Book Volume 2: Over 30 Questions on Creation/Evolution and the Bible (New Answers Books #2)
by Ken HamWhat happens when you have more "hot" questions on the Bible and creationism than you can answer in one book? You create a second volume! The New Answers Book 2 explores over 30 exciting and faith-affirming topics, including: The fall of Lucifer and the origin of evil When does life begin (and why does it matter)? Is evolution a religion (and why should I care)? Archaeology, Egyptian Chronology, and the great flood Could early biblical figures like Noah really live to over 900 years of age? What was the Star of Bethlehem (and how did the wise men follow it)? The "Evolutionization" of our culture — including intelligent design, gay marriage, Hollywood movies, and more! Explore these and other topics, answered biblically and logically in this book from the world’s largest apologetics ministry, Answers in Genesis. Contributors include Ken Ham, Dr. Andrew Snelling, Dr. Jason Lisle, Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, Dr. Danny Faulkner, Mike Riddle, and more.
Falling Flat: A Refutation of Flat Earth Claims
by Danny FaulknerFlat earth fallacies are just one more way to muddy the waters in the creation and evolution debate, as well as trying to discredit the Bible as being inaccurate and Christianity as an empty hoax. Now, be prepared when faced with these untruths and misleading agendas and get the facts regarding the flat earth fallacy. Powerful answers to refute misleading and false flat earth claims Important, thoroughly researched, historical and scientific evidences disproving a flat earth Vital context of biblical truths and effective apologetics for Christians Enjoy a fascinating look at discoveries, science, and the Church throughout history as it faces down and disproves over and over again flat earth fallacies.
Smitten by Giraffe: My Life as a Citizen Scientist (Footprints Series #28)
by Anne DaggWhen Anne Innis saw her first giraffe at the age of three, she was smitten. She knew she had to learn more about this marvellous animal. Twenty years later, now a trained zoologist, she set off alone to Africa to study the behaviour of giraffe in the wild. Subsequently, Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey would be driven by a similar devotion to study the behaviour of wild apes.In Smitten by Giraffe the noted feminist reflects on her scientific work as well as the leading role she has played in numerous activist campaigns. On returning home to Canada, Anne married physicist Ian Dagg, had three children, published a number of scientific papers, taught at several local universities, and in 1967 earned her PhD in biology at the University of Waterloo. Dagg was continually frustrated in her efforts to secure a position as a tenured professor despite her many publications and exemplary teaching record. Finally she opted instead to pursue her research as an independent “citizen scientist,” while working part-time as an academic advisor. Dagg would spend many years fighting against the marginalization of women in the arts and sciences.Boldly documenting widespread sexism in universities while also discussing Dagg’s involvement with important zoological topics such as homosexuality, infanticide, sociobiology, and taxonomy, Smitten by Giraffe offers an inside perspective on the workings of scientific research and debate, the history of academia, and the rise of second-wave feminism. A new preface relates Dagg’s experience as the subject of the documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes.
Opium and Empire: The Lives and Careers of William Jardine and James Matheson
by Richard GraceA close look at two infamous Scottish capitalists engaged in the opium trade.
To Build a Shadowy Isle of Bliss: William Morris's Radicalism and the Embodiment of Dreams
by Michelle Weinroth Paul Leduc BrowneA powerful reappraisal of radicalism in the life and work of William Morris.
Petrocultures: Oil, Politics, Culture
by Sheena Wilson, Adam Carlson and Imre SzemanA wide-ranging interdisciplinary study of oil and energy culture.
The Culturalist Challenge to Liberal Republicanism (McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Ideas #72)
by Michael LusztigAn exploration of the volatile mix of politics and diversity.
Milton's Leveller God
by David WilliamsDavid Williams advances a progressive and democratic interpretation of Milton's epics to show they are more relevant than ever. He traces echoes between Milton's texts and Leveller writings that advocated for popular rule, extended suffrage, and religious tolerance, arguing that Milton's God is still the unacknowledged ground of popular sovereignty.
Filling the Ranks: Manpower in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1914-1918 (Carleton Library Series)
by Richard HoltA groundbreaking work on the management of Canadian manpower in the First World War.
Making Out in the Mainstream: GLAAD and the Politics of Respectability
by Vincent DoyleA behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of LGBT media activism during a period of rapid societal change.
Conflicted Colony: Critical Episodes in Nineteenth-Century Newfoundland and Labrador
by Kurt KorneskiA study of borderlands and state formation in nineteenth-century Newfoundland.
Shooting from the East: Filmmaking on the Canadian Atlantic
by Darrell VargaA critical history of filmmaking in Atlantic Canada from the early days of art cinema to the contemporary media industry.
Local Self-Government and the Right to the City (McGill-Queen's Studies in Urban Governance #1)
by Warren MagnussonA timely exploration of the untapped potential for local democracy.