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Canada and the New American Empire
Melnyk George
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Paperback. Examines Canada's decision not to support the US invasion and occupation of Iraq. This title discusses how Canada's non-involvement might affect the future of Canadian-American relations. Editor(s): Melnyk, George. Num Pages: 262 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 276.
The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 sent shock waves around the world. The unilateral decision to invade Iraq an overthrow its government was opposed by many nations and citizens. Prior to the invasion, tens of millions of people around the glob marched with one voice demanding peace and calling for restraint in the face of the looming threats of war. This outpouring of global protest was an unprecedented expression of popular sentiment that challenged self-serving political and corporate interests.
The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 sent shock waves around the world. The unilateral decision to invade Iraq an overthrow its government was opposed by many nations and citizens. Prior to the invasion, tens of millions of people around the glob marched with one voice demanding peace and calling for restraint in the face of the looming threats of war. This outpouring of global protest was an unprecedented expression of popular sentiment that challenged self-serving political and corporate interests.
Recognising this open opposition from governments and the public, Canada refused to join the invasion even though it was a ... Read more
This is the first major collection of essays on Canada's role in opposing the war. It documents and analyses how Canada and Canadians furthered peace and democracy at a crucial time in the nation's history.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Calgary Press Canada
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
Number of Pages
262
Place of Publication
Calgary, Canada
ISBN
9781552381304
SKU
V9781552381304
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About Melnyk George
George Melnyk is professor emeritus of Communication, Media, and Film at the University of Calgary. He is the author and editor of over two dozen books in Canadian Studies, including the two-volume The Literary History of Alberta (1998-99). He is also co-editor with Tamara Palmer Seiler of The Wild Rose Anthology of Alberta Prose (2003) and co-editor with Donna Coates ... Read more
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