Alternatives

Canada is both a complex and contradictory society. In terms of values, Canadians set high standards for themselves. In practice, their aspirations often occasion fierce and intensely political debates. The Centre for Canadian Studies Alternatives Series is guided by the belief that ongoing debate on important matters of public policy enhances democracy and provides a basis for reconsidering Canada’s aspirations as a political community. This series of edited volumes, part of the Centre’s commitment to publicly engage matters of national import and promote public education, is intended to address key considerations in Canadian public life. The series promotes a re-evaluation of Canada’s evolution as a political community and the factors that guided this process. It also reflects on the current status of Canadian society, economics and culture, and considers how Canadians might re-construct their nation-state to address their problems, meet their objectives and reflect their values. By promoting dialogue on, study of and consideration of alternative conceptions of Canada, this series contributes to a re-thinking of the diverse experiences and potential futures of Canadians. Among key issues this series addresses are social movements and alternative conceptions of Canadian political and public life, Canada’s position in the changing matrix of North America, the cultural dynamics of Canada, and the scope and nature of Canadian national life. We invite readers to continue the dialogue needed to realize an alternative and better Canadian community.

 

— Andrew Nurse, Centre for Canadian Studies, Mount Allison University Robert Summerby-Murray, Department of Geography, Mount Allison University, Alternatives Series General Editors

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Dynamics and Trajectories

Dynamics and Trajectories

Canada and North America

Edited by Michael Fox, Andrew Nurse

Canada, the United States and Mexico are involved in a complex relationship governed by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but given the diversity between and within these societies, it is difficult to determine which interactions are beneficial to entire countries. Through a multidisciplinary perspective, Dynamics and Trajectories provides case studies into the diverse factors that affect political, economic, cultural and foreign policy decisions as well as the social and human dynamics… (more information)

Canadian Studies

Canadian Studies

Past, Present, Praxis

Edited by Jane Koustas, Christl Verduyn

Canadian Studies: Past, Present, Praxis provides an overview of the development and evolution of Canadian Studies as a field of research and teaching, from the landmark Symons Report in 1975 to current reflections on directions, relevance and challenges of the field. The collection includes key historical documents — which remain forward-looking and consequential and whose aims and challenges are reflected in present-day considerations of and commentaries on Canadian Studies — as well… (more information)