History Post-confederation (1867-)
North of America
Canadians and the American Century, 1945–60
- Publisher
- UBC Press
- Initial publish date
- Jul 2023
- Category
- Post-Confederation (1867-), General, North America
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780774868860
- Publish Date
- Jul 2023
- List Price
- $125.00
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780774868839
- Publish Date
- Jul 2023
- List Price
- $99.00
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780774868846
- Publish Date
- Apr 2024
- List Price
- $37.95
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Description
In 1941, influential US publishing magnate Henry Luce declared the world was in the midst of the first great American century, believing his nation held the power and vision to lead and transform the world. What did a newly outward-looking and hegemonic United States mean for its northern neighbour? North of America is a sharp-eyed volume providing a unique look at postwar Canada, bringing to the fore the opinions and perceptions of a broad range of Canadians – from consumers to diplomats, jazz musicians to urban planners, and a diverse cross-section in between. As they grappled with issues including constitutional reform, transit policy, national security, the arrival of television, white supremacy, and postwar domesticity, Canadians were ever mindful of the unfolding American experience and its influence.
About the authors
Asa McKercher is assistant professor of history at the Royal Military College of Canada.
Editorial Reviews
"This collection of essays furthers Canadian-American scholarship, providing a welcome historical look at how each country stands in relation to the other."
Literary Review of Canada
