A Social Geography of Canada
A Social Geography of Canada

Author: Guy M. Robinson

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2013-12-30

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 1459727711

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This collection of essays focus on subjects which formed the basis of his life's work -- the changing character of Canadian landscape and society, and the urbanization of that society, including aspects of its historical evolution, its present spacial forms and current social issues.

Canada on the Threshold of the 21st Century
Canada on the Threshold of the 21st Century

Author: C.H.W. Remie

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 1991-08-22

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 9027274088

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This collection contains a selection of papers presented a the very First All-European Canandian Studies Conference that took place in The Hague, October 24-27, 1990. This unique meeting took place for the first time in the history of Canadian Studies. The focus of the papers is on the future rather than the past and it took place at a moment in time when Canada went through major crises that raised serious doubts about the country’s future. The papers of this volume explore the main issues and problems that Canada faces. The volume contains sections on demography, environmental problems, economic transformations, Canadian identity, political power structure, aboriginal issues and Canada’s international relations. As a whole the book takes stock where Canada stands and where it is going.