Biography & Autobiography Political
A Life of Learning and Other Pleasures
John Meisel's Tale
- Publisher
- Wintergreen Studios Press
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2012
- Category
- Political
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780986547331
- Publish Date
- Apr 2012
- List Price
- $45.23
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 15 to 18
- Grade: 10 to 12
Description
This engaging autobiographical account traces the remarkable life and career of John Meisel, Canadian political scientist, professor, and public intellectual. The memoir is witty and insightful, filled with stories and personalities that will both inspire and challenge readers the world over. Peter C. Newman, former editor of Maclean’s and the Toronto Star, has this to say about the book:,“John Meisel is a national treasure – with a Moravian accent. His life and times have bridged fabulous careers in academia and public affairs, anointing each with the grace of his thoughts and the cadence of his words. This is a book for the ages.” Learn more about the book through Wintergreen Studios Press (www.wintergreenstudiospress.com).
About the author
JOHN MEISEL, a graduate of the University of Toronto and the University of London, is a member of the Department of Political and Economic Science, Queen’s University, and is at present directing a research project sponsored by the Canadian Social Science Research Council on decision-making and the structure of power in Canada
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