POLITICAL SCIENCE

Ottawa: Government of Canada, James Malcolm, Minister of Commerce, 1927 VERY GOOD+ in excellent stiff paper wraps. Only minor wear at spine tips, and tiny corner creases. Interiors unmarked and FINE.5" x 8", 168 pages. A very nice copy, would be welcomed in any collection. 60 year history of the Dominion of Canada includes 18 chapters on varied topics, dozens of charts and tables, approx. 75 b&w photographs. Three appendices include: A Chronology of Confederated Canada, a Statistical Summary of the Progress of Canada, the complete text of the British North America Act of 1867. . Soft Cover. more information

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NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1943 VERY GOOD BCE. Brown cloth boards with red and gold lettering and design. Covers nearly fine, spine & binding square and solid, all pages clean, tight, unmarked. BCE review pamphlet glued to front endpaper. No DJ, a very attractive copy. 5.75" by 8", 482 pages, translated to English by Nicholas Wreden. - - - Author began writing this story in 1937, a classic of modern Russian literature, in which the writer portrays individual Bolsheviks as impartially as other characters. The chief characters are staff members at the Soviet Embassy and the people they come in contact with during the course of their duties. . Hard Cover. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 1983 FINE/NEAR-FINE First Edition, 1st Printing. Previous owner's name on title page, otherwise as-new in a nearly perfect clipped DJ. 5.75" by 8.75", 267 pages. - - - One of the world's most prestigious journalists writes about America's understanding of its European allies - and Europeans' comprehension of the United States. This profound examination of European culture is enlightening, sobering, but surprisingly entertaining and humorous. . Hardcover with Dust-Jacket. more information

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Winnipeg, MB, Canada: Great-West Life, 1975 FINE/VERY GOOD First Edition. An unread copy in new condition - in a very nice DJ with just two tiny tears. 192 pages, previous owner's name on front endpaper. Includes letter from the editor sent to all participants in 1974 Winnipeg Centennial Symposium. - Published in this volume are contributions by Ernest Sirluck, Alvin Toffler, H.E. Duckworth, Leonard H. Shebeski, Aurelio Peccei, Kenneth Hare, John L. Hamerton, Cyril Clarke, Charles R. Scriver, Sumner B Twiss, Jr., J.A. MacDonell, Nathan Shock, Ferguson Anderson, Helena Z. Lopata, Jeanne Sauve, Davidson Dunton, Pierre Juneau, A.W.R. Carrothers, Eric Ashby, Michael Oliver, Arthur J.R. Smith, John J. Deutsch, Herbert Stein.. Hard Cover. more information

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NY: Atheneum, 1973 FINE/VERY GOOD First Edition, 1st American Printing. Unmarked & appears unread. Clipped DJ has light edge wear & one closed tear. 5.75" by 8.75", 193 pages. - Newspaper correspondent David Bonavia analyzes the importance of the Jewish movement in the general Russian protest movement, scrutinizes the tactics of the KGB, and spells out the intellectual poverty and circumscription of the lives of many Soviet people.. Hard Cover. more information

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Stoddart, 1994 FINE/FINE First Edition, 1st Printing in English. Crisp, clean, appears unhandled. Small remainder dot on bottom edge otherwise as-new. 6.25" x 9.25", 288 pages, b&w photos, index. - Memoirs of Lucien Bouchard, a Quebec Sovereigntist who at one time lef the official Opposition in Parliament - and helped form the Bloc Quebecois. In this book, Bouchard puts the reasons for his decisions, and his policies on the record. . Hard Cover. more information

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London, U.K.: BBC Books, 1980 FINE/NEAR-FINE 2nd printing of First Edition. Crisp, clean, solid, no markings. Unclipped DJ has no tears, no chipping. 6.25" by 9.25", 168 pages. - - - This well written and nicely illustrated report on the risks of nuclear war casts a cool and skeptical eye at modern weaponry and military doctrines. During his research, Calder visited nuclear bases in Europe and North America, and consulted military and civilian experts in 8 countries.. Hard Cover. more information

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NY: Praeger Publishers, 1969 VERY GOOD 3rd Printing Softcover. A wonderful copy: crisp, clean, solid, no markings. 5.25" by 8", 480 pages, index. This compelling account of world politics from the end of WWII to 1968 includes the struggle over Germany, the Cold War, the resurgence and isolation of China under communism, the formation of the United Nations, struggles for power in the Communist Bloc, Atlantic Community, the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Far East, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Also includes the Yugslav secession, Hungarian Revolution, Suez, Cyprus, Korean War, the Congo, Cuban missile crisis and more.. Trade Paperback. more information

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Ottawa: Canadian Catholic Conference, 1962 VERY GOOD+ in excellent blue card covers, crisp and clean interiors, straight and solid, no spine creases, 6" x 9", 191 pages, index, photo of Most Reverend Francis A. Marrocco, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto. Includes addresses from the 4 regional conferences held in Canada in 1962 - in Antigonish, Windsor, Saskatoon and Victoria. Issues include group action and common good, Christian reconstruction of society, unions and industrial relations, government, agriculture, education and industrial relations, communications, women at work. . Soft Cover. more information

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Stoddart, 1991 NEAR-FINE/NEAR-FINE First Edition, 1st Printing. A great copy: crisp & clean, no markings, square and solid, looks & feels unread. Minor bumps to bottom corners and remainder dot only. Unclipped DJ is nearly perfect with no tears, no chipping. 6.25" by 9.5", 416 pages. - The 1st book to reveal the secret relationship between American CIA, the Pentagon and the Israeli Mossad intelligence services. Includes stories of how the Israelis gathered intelligence for the USA in Turkey, Iran and Uganda - Israeli arms deals - anti-terror training of Medellin cartel commandos in Columbia, contras in Honduras and Military squads in Guatemala. Also includes covert South African-Israeli cooperation on nuclear & military matters. . Hardcover with Dust-Jacket. more information

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Macmillan of Canada, 1975 Very Good/Good First Edition. A couple of small marks on blue cloth boards. Square and solid, VG unmarked interiors. DJ has chipping, edge tears and small mark from sticker removal. 6" x 9.25", 298 pages, index. Volume One of the "Chief's" memoirs, former MP from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and Canadian Prime Minister. . Hard Cover. more information

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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 2003 FINE First Edition, 1st Trade Paperback printing. Clean, tight, unmarked, near-perfect wraps. 5.5" by 8.5", 189 pages. - - - Award winning writer, filmmaker, historian and CBC television commentator Gwynne Dyer writes a compelling, authoritative account of the "real" strategy behind the September 11th attacks, and the 'real' reasons for an American strike in Iraq. "Startling in its conclusions, 'Ignorant Armies' is the first book to make sense of an unnecessary war.". Softcover. more information

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Penguin-Viking, 2001 NEAR-FINE/NEAR-FINE First Edition, 1st Printing. A wonderful copy: crisp, clean, tight, appears unread, no markings, square & solid, nearly perfect boards. Very nice unclipped DJ. 6.25" x 9.25", 277 pages, index. Even if those who cling to traditional politics don't like it, activism represents an informed, passionate and engaged citizenry. "This book is a rare gem in the crowded literature of activism: a clear-eyed, independent a (a great relief) crisply written look at idealism and idealists - who they are, how they got that way and, even when they drive us crazy, why they matter.". Hard Cover. more information

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London and Toronto: Heinemann - British Book Service, 1955 FINE/VG- First Edition, 1st Printing. A very special copy in nearly perfect condition: crisp, clean, tight, unmarked, no wear to black boards. Includes an uncomplimentary two page hand-typed review by A.L. Burt of the University of Minnesota (an original document - not a photocopy or carbon copy). Unclipped DJ has light edge wear, several short tears (now expertly closed with archival cloth tape.) 8vo, 6" by 8.75", 356 pages, b&w plates, index. The Canadian scholors who wrote this book focused their attention on the years prior to the election of William Lyon Mackenzie King to leader of the Liberal party in 1919. It's a revealing expose on his early political life that most biographers only briefly mention.. Hard Cover. more information

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Toronto: Stoddart, 1991 NEAR-FINE/AS-NEW First Edition, 1st Printing. One lower corner shows wear, one page lightly soiled, remainder mark. As-new unclipped DJ. 5.75" by 8.75", 187 pages. - The author's personal travel narrative from 1990 - an account of a gruelling trek across Russia and China to Bangkok, concluding with an inside look at a refugee camp in Hong Kong.. Hard Cover. more information

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McClelland & Stewart, 1995 FINE Trade Paperback, First Edition, 1st English printing, translated from the French by Jean-Pierre Fournier. Crisp, clean, unread, no creases, appears new. 6" by 9", 340 pages. A bestseller in the French language in Quebec, this controversial book presents many revelations about the man who played such a prominent role in Canadian history. "Inevitably a book like this will be challenged, and the propriety of such an account will be debated"... Graham Fraser, Globe and Mail.. more information

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NY: Harper & Row, 1987 NEAR-FINE/NEAR-FINE 3rd Printing. Crisp, clean, tight, no wear to boards binding or pages. Small ink smudge on inside of DJ and corresponding light mark on rear board (quite minor). Unclipped DJ has no chipping, no tears. 6.25" by 9.5", 254 pages. . Hardcover with Dust-Jacket. more information

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Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1982 FINE First Edition trade paperback. A very handsome copy, appears unread. - - - Study of Canadian civil servants O.D. Skelton, Clifford Clark, Graham Towers and their juniors... Lester B. Pearson, Jack Pickersgill, Robert Bryce, W.A. Mackintosh, and Louis Rasminsky. 'The Ottawa Men' dissects the family, social, and political links that bound together this extraordinary group of men. First-rate history and a pleasure to read.. more information

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NY: Philosophical Library, 1954 NEAR-FINE/VERY GOOD First Edition, 1st Printing. Really nice copy: clean, tight, unmarked. DJ has small sticker removal mark, 4 tiny tears, light shelf-wear. 5.75" by 8.75", 178 pages, preface by Former Assistant Secretary of State Adolf A. Berle, Jr. - - - This vintage volume applies scientific thinking and concepts to foreign policy analysis, and suggests new ways of attacking foreign policy problems and formulating unique solutions.. Hardcover with Dust-Jacket. more information

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D. Van Nostrand, 1955 NEAR-FINE/GOOD+ First Edition, 1st Printing. Crisp, clean, appears unread. All text pages as-new, lower corners bumped. Unclipped DJ has a few closed tears and two 1 sq. inch chips missing from front panel. 6.25" by 9.25", 303 pages, map endpapers, b&w plates. Includes letter laid in from Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture dated Christmas 1957. - - - The story of scientific and economic groups who formed after WWII to address global hunger and poor living conditions of developing or recovering countries in the 'League of Nations.' It details the work of missionaries, foundations, and other groups dedicated to FAO projects designed to improve services in agriculture, nutrition, fisheries, and foresty.. Hardcover with Dust-Jacket. more information

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London, U.K.: Quartet Books, 1975 FINE/FINE First Edition, 1st UK Printing. Clean, tight, previous owner's name obscured by felt pen on front endpaper otherwise unmarked. Fine clipped DJ. 5.25" by 8.75", 276 as-new pages. - A "ruthlessly analytical" examination of the role of the institution of the Commonwealth Monarchy. The author "is concerned to sort myth from reality, to disperse the obscuring mists of monarchical sentimentalists, and to treat the sacred cow mentality that says the Crown should not be criticized with the ridicule it deserves.". more information

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London, U.K.: Heinemann, 1963 FINE/NEAR-FINE First Edition, 1st UK Printing. An exceptional copy with perfect crimson boards, as-new binding and pages. Gift inscription on front endpaper, otherwise as-new. Clipped DJ is nearly perfect. 5.25" by 8", 128 pages. - The author calls for a revolution of the best of Britain - an uprising of all those who believe in the ways or moral straightness and patriotism. Howard attacks the "campaign to call queers normal and normals queer, churchmen who question accepted morality, philosophers who point man back to the beast, men of Right and Left who fight class war.". Hardcover. more information

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Toronto: Stoddart, 1992 AS-NEW/NEAR-FINE First Edition, 1st Printing. A brand new copy, unread and unmarked, in a nearly perfect DJ. 6.25" x 9.25", 368 pages, bibliography, index. The author "traces Well's life from his childhood in Stephenville Crossing through his university days and training as a lawyer, his early political career in Joey Smallwood's cabinet, his impressive rise as a corporate and constitutional lawyer, his coronation as Newfoundland's Liberal Leader and destruction of the 17-year Tory regime, and on to his crucial role in the furor surrounding the Meech Lake Accord and ongoing constitutional debates.". Hard Cover. more information

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Toronto: Penguin-Viking, 1993 FINE/FINE First Edition, 1st Printing. Non-authorial inscription otherwise as-new. Clipped DJ has crease on back flyleaf, no tears, no chipping. 8vo, 6.25" by 9.25", 201 pages, two sections of b&w photos. - - - A profound and searching look at one of the most complex issues of our times - blood ties and nationalism. Ignatieff includes a firsthand look inside a Kurdish guerrilla camp in northern Iraq, a meeting with a neo-Nazi skinhead in Leipzig, an interview with Yugoslav dissident Milovan Djilas, Cree Indians of northern Canada & and Quebecois.. Hardcover with Dust-Jacket. more information

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London, U.K.: Victor Gollancz, 1962 FINE/NEAR-FINE First Edition, 1st UK Printing. Collector's quality: crisp, clean, no wear to boards, binding or pages, unmarked. DJ has two 1/2" tears along top edge, otherwise as-new. - At the height of the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis, British Commander Sir Stephen King-Hall proposed a controversial new nuclear weapons policy for Great Britain with this book. It was a policy he said could save mankind and restore Britain's status of power and influence in the world. Includes material on Soviet World Domination and Unilateral Nuclear Disarmament. . Hard Cover. more information

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Winnipeg, MB: P. Kuch, 1977 NEAR-FINE 1977 First Edition Softcover, oblong 6" by 9", excellent wraps, pristine interiors except for previous owner's handwritten name and date, very nice. - A pictorial review of the Diefenbaker years by Winnipeg Free Press political cartoonist Peter Kuch. This book contains more than 300 editorial cartoons that appeared in many newspapers between 1954 and 1977. Kuch was Diefenbaker's favorite cartoonist, and the Chief was Kuch's favorite character. An outstanding piece of political Canadiana.. Softcover. more information

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Toronto: MacFarlane Walter & Ross, 1989 NEAR-FINE/VERY GOOD First Edition (stated). Front endpaper clipped to remove previous owner's name, otherwise FINE in a really nice unclipped DJ. A blend of thorough reporting, astute analysis and high entertainment - must reading on Canadian politics and the 1988 federal election campaign - "the funniest, freshest, and most thought-provoking political book of the decade.". Hard Cover. more information

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Calgary: Rip Books (Results in Publishing), 1996 FINE First Edition softcover. No wear to covers, binding or pages. Iin brand new condition except for short gift inscription on title page. 6" x 9", 366, index, illustrated, index, photo index. This superb book was the Petroleum History Society Book of the Year in Canada. It details Canadian exploits of intimidation and litigation in the USA oilpatch. One reviewer says of this book, "Extremely provocative. The litany of litigation was eye opening: quite negative by Canadian morals. Required courage to write about so much cynisicm and greed." (William R . Stemp). Trade Paperback. more information

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Toronto: Methuen, 1984 VERY GOOD First Edition, 6" by 9", 319 pages, maps. Clean and tight, light edge wear to wraps, small mark on front cover, 36 pages with high-lighting. A comprehensive overview of the history of relations between Canada and the U.S. Includes early wars and confederation, reciprocity, world wars, depression years, post-war years, territorial disputes, boundary settlements, lists of Prime Ministers and Presidents, Diefenbaker, Pearson, and Trudeau years. . Trade Paperback. more information

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Indianapolis, IN, USA: Bobbs-Merrill, 1925 NEAR FINE First Edition HC, no DJ as issued. A magnificent unmarked copy of this volume. Maroon cloth boards with gilt titles show only a hint of rubbing at extremities, no bumps. Binding, hinges and interiors as-new, appears unread. 6.25" x 9", 396 pages, index. Thomas Riley Marshall (1854-1925) was an Indiana politician who served as the 28th Vice President of the United States of America under Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1921. He was best known for his opposition to sterilization laws, his run for the USA Presidency in 1912, and his quick wit. . Hard Cover. more information

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Toronto: Macmillan, 1959 VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD 2nd Printing. Unbumped and clean red cloth boards, square & solid, a few pages with chipped corners & previous owner's bookplate only. Unclipped DJ has no chipping, no tears. 6" by 9.75", 244 pages. A collection of the speeches given by Vincent Massey during his 8-year tenure as the first Canadian Governor-General. The author has a graceful turn of phrase in both official languages, and articulates his opinions with charm, grace and wit.. more information

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Doubleday Canada, 2004 VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD First Edition. Nice copy, unmarked, corner bumps, square and solid, clean and bright text. Nearly perfect unclipped DJ. 6.5" x 9.25", 346 pages. Noam Chomsky wrote: "With a keen eye and grim wit, McQuiag's perceptive inquiry into the world's energy system strips away layer after layer of deceit, cynicism, racism, sordid manipulation, violence and aggression, in the dedicated effort to extract every possible ounce of profit and power in a race to the edge of disaster, perhaps beyond." The author also turns her attention to the cataclysmic effects our addiction to oil is having on global warming and climate change.. Hard Cover. more information

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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1985 VG/VG First Edition, 1st Canadian Printing. Near perfect boards, interiors FINE: clean, tight, unmarked. Unclipped DJ has one micro edge tear, small sticker removal mark. 5.5" by 8.5", 125 pages. - - - In 1985, the world famous author is denied entry to the United States, without explanation, and writes this humorous and indignant volume about the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service and U.S.- Canadian relations. . Hard Cover. more information

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Brandon, Manitoba, Canada: Multi-disciplinary Investigative and Teaching Association (M.I.T.A.), 1995 VERY GOOD softcover. Light tanning on front cover, one small mark on fore-edge, no spine creases, appears unread, unmarked, as-new interiors. 5.5" x 8.25", 302 pages. Excellent book by this award-winning Brandon University political science and law professor. Considered by many to be required reading for Canadian politicians and Quebec residents, this book presents a common sense approach to the complexities of constituional and international laws relevant to the problems of secession and separatism. . Trade Paperback. more information

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Brandon, Manitoba, Canada: Multi-disciplinary Investigative and Teaching Association (M.I.T.A.), 1996 BRAND NEW First Edition softcover. Clearly unhandled and unread, this unmarked book is in NEW condition. 5.25" x 8.25", 454 pages. Excellent book by this award-winning Brandon University political science and law professor. Chapters include: Wars Weapons and Death, Canada and the Cruise, Legality and Morality of War, Military Power, Alliances and Peace, Nonalignment and Peace, Security Systems and Peace, United Nations and Peace, Other Aspects and Peace.. Trade Paperback. more information

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McClelland & Stewart, 1964 VERY GOOD Paperback, stated 1st paperback printing. Excellent copy, appears unread. Wraps show light shelf-wear, unmarked. 4" by 7", 414 pages, index. - Canada's all-time bestseller to 1964, this book is an honest journalist's painstaking assessment of the reign of Canada's 13th Prime Minister. In the tradition of the best political writing, Newman is vigorous and unafraid in this analysis of the complex and devious 'Chief.'. more information

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Toronto: Ken Borden Ltd., 1967 Very Good First Edition, oblong softcover, 6" by 8", unpagninated. Nearly perfect wraps, small circular mark on front cover, as-new interiors. - Vintage collection of photographs of 1960's politicians by Duncan Cameron, with an introduction by Pierre Berton. Each photo is captioned by the authors in a humorous way. This book includes about 30 prominent politicians from Canada, USA and the world, but most of the photos are of Lester B. (Mike) Pearson, John Diefenbaker and Tommy Douglas.. Trade Paperback. more information

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Toronto: Ken Borden Ltd., 1967 Near-Fine First Edition, oblong softcover, 6" by 8", unpagninated. Nearly perfect covers, as-new interiors. Very collectible Canadian political humor from the 1960s. A collection of photographs of politicians and Royalty by Duncan Cameron, with an introduction by Pierre Berton. Each photo is accompanied by humorous political or personal comments. This book includes about 30 prominent politicians from Canada, USA and the world, but most of the photos are of Lester B. (Mike) Pearson, John Diefenbaker and Tommy Douglas.. Trade Paperback. more information

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San Francisco, CA: Mercury House, 1992 FINE/FINE First Edition, 1st Printing. Unclipped DJ. Handsome volume, gift quality. - - - Author traveled to Czechoslovakia and Czech and Slovak Republics at three crucial times in recent history - in 1983 as Czechoslovakia was held under tight totalitarian rule - 1990 during Czechoslovakia's initial release from a half century of repression - in 1991 to see a nation struggling for democratic freedom and worried about its future. A thoughtful and provocative analyses about the blessings and burdens of living in freedom. Sommer believes that Czechoslovakia offers an object lesson to the West--as the East struggles toward freedom, the West stumbles into the temptation of curtailing its own liberties in the illusory hope of shielding itself from the disorder of unpredictable change.. Hard Cover. more information

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Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1975 NEAR-FINE/VERY GOOD First Edition, 1st Canadian Printing. Crisp & clean, square & tight, unmarked, top corners very gently bumped otherwise fine. DJ has two tiny tears, light wear along edges. 6.25" by 9.25", 278 pages including index, b&w photographs. - - - A multi-faceted study of former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. This volume captures the excitement of the time and chronicles the rising fortunes of his first six years as the 'Chief.' This oral history was compiled from transcripts of 40 interviews, including Donald Fleming, James Coyne, Alvin Hamilton, Paul Martin Senior and Pierre Sevigny.. Hardcover with Dust-Jacket. more information

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St. Paul, MN: Greenhaven Press, 1986 FINE First Edition Trade Paperback. 5.5" by 8.5", 240 pages. Clean, tight, unmarked, no wear. - - - A scholarly examination of opposing viewpoints on terrorism, political violence, international warfare and murder. Includes articles and essays by a number of prominent political figures and authors, including Benjamin Netanyahu, Martin Oppenheimer, Abu Nidal, John Feehan, George Shultz and Ian Paisley. Among the controversial topics are the various causes of terrorism, can terrorism be justified, U.S. and Russian support of terrorist groups.. more information

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Broadview Press, 2003 FINE 1st Edition, 1st Printing Trade Paperback. Crisp, clean, tight, nearly perfect wraps. No markings but for co-author's inscription "Fall 2003, post-election, Best Wishes for Making a Difference in Manitoba, Jane". 6" x 9", 210 pages, index, appendix of Women Legislators and Senators 1916-1969 and 1970-1985. "Still Counting" explains why scholars and activists continue to count the number of women elected to Canada's legislatures and demonstrates that, by any measure, women are only halfway to equal. The authors assert that an "electoral glass ceiling" is keeping women at or below the 25 per cent mark, restricting women to less than half of the seats that would be theirs in a democracy committed to balanced, equitable, and fair representation. Moreover, little is being done to address this ongoing democratic deficit. Despite drawbacks, such as the "revolving door" for female party leaders and continued sexism in legislatures, the authors also show how women can, and do, make a difference in politics. . Soft Cover. more information

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Saskatoon, SK, Canada: Western Producer Prairie Books, 1982 VG/VG- First Edition, 1st Printing. SIGNED by Stanley Knowles on the title page. ("Greetings to the Guenthers). Gently bumped corners, otherwise FINE in all respects. DJ has tag removal mark (approx. one square inch in size), minor chipping, one 1/2 inch tear. 6.25" x 9.25", 226 pages, notes, index, very well illustrated. - Well-written biography of one of Canada's most highly respected parliamentarians, Stanley Knowles (1908-1997). The long-time Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North Centre fought for social justice for the poor and the elderly, as a member of the CCF and NDP. Knowles was largely responsible for persuading the Canadiain government to increase Old Age Security benefits, and for the introduction of the Canada Pension Plan. . Hard Cover. more information

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Don Mills, ON: New Press, 1974 VERY GOOD 3rd Printing (revised edition). A very nice ex-library copy, some underlining of text, nice covers, tight binding, clean pages. 5.25" x 8", 214 pages. This book was the first ever comissioned, planned and written entirely by Canadian Indians. From the back cover "Waubageshig produces a thoughtful essay on colonialism among Canadian Indians, Henry Jack hotly scorns the white establishment, Nona Benedict writes a tender, sad play of Indian death, and among Duke Redbird's poems is the loving elegy Old Woman. The well-known Citizens Plus (The Red Paper) by the Indian Chiefs of Alberta with Harold Cardinal expertly condemns today's Indian Affairs policy, and Chief Dan George makes a brief emotional plea for respect and love.". Trade Paperback. more information

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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1977 AS-NEW/NEAR-FINE First Edition, 1st Printing. Vintage book in brand new condition, no markings, unclipped DJ has trace of shelfwear only. 5.75" by 8.75", 237 pages. - Written by a respected Canadian journalist, this controversial book challenges whether Canada's political and economic institutions are ready for the future. "Shattering conservative preconceptions and striking a blow against complacency, he assesses trends and countertrends in Canadian society, pointing out problems, and putting forth suggestions for new goals, new direction, and a new social structure to replace what he argues is an outmoded and impractical system." . Hard Cover. more information

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Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1988 VG/VG First Edition. Nice copy, light wear only. 6.25" x 9.5", 274 pages. Columnist and author Roy MacGregor says of this book "Greg Weston must have been a fly on the wall during the bungled 1984 election, then peeking from a closet at Stornoway, kicking open the secret backroom and boardroom doors of the Liberal strategists, disguised as a computer spreadsheet in the party's financial offices, a hidden camera in the bizarre world called the Office of the Leader of the Opposition.. This is reporting at its highest level, a disturbingly accurate reflection of John Turner's appropriately captioned reign of error.". Hard Cover. more information

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