Bomb Canada
and Other Unkind Remarks in the American Media
- Publisher
- Athabasca University Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2009
- Category
- Diplomacy
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781897425497
- Publish Date
- Aug 2009
- List Price
- $24.95
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Description
Canada and the United States. Two nations, one border, same continent.Anti-American sentiment in Canada is well documented, but what haveAmericans had to say about their northern neighbour? Allan examines howthe American media has portrayed Canada from Confederation to the Obamainauguration. By examining major events that have tested bilateralrelations, Bomb Canada tracks the history of anti-Canadianismin the U.S. Informative, thought-provoking and at times hilarious, thisfirst-of-its-kind book reveals another layer of the complexrelationship between Canada and the United States.
About the author
Chantal Allan is an award-winning journalist who has reported for CBC Radio and NPR (National Public Radio). Her articles have appeared in the Toronto Star, Los Angeles Daily News, and other publications. She received her M.A. in journalism from the University of Southern California and now lives in Los Angeles.