| Canada and the New American Empire: War and Anti-War Contributor(s): Melnyk, George (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1552381307 ISBN-13: 9781552381304 Publisher: University of Calgary Press OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2004 Annotation: Noted academics, politicians and activists examine Canada's decision not to support the recent U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq. Each contributor opposed the U.S. action and discusses how Canada's non-involvement might impact the future of Canadian-American relations. This book will of interest to the hundreds of thousands of North Americans who participated in the anti-war movement of the spring of 2003. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Canada - General - Political Science | International Relations - Arms Control - Political Science | World - Canadian |
| Dewey: 327.710 |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5.06" W x 7.52" (0.61 lbs) 253 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 send 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 long-time ally of the United States and enjoyed a beneficial relationship with the superpower. The influential contributors to Canada and the New American Empire discuss the ramifications of this decision to Canada-US Relations form the standpoint of multilateralism and national sovereignty. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Melnyk, George: - George Melnyk teaches in the Department of Communication and Culture at the University of Calgary. He is co-editor (with Tamara Palmer Seiler) of The Wild Rose Anthology of Alberta Prose (University of Calgary Press). He is also known for his two-volume Literary History of Alberta. |