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Biography & Autobiography Political

A Life of Learning and Other Pleasures

John Meisel's Tale

by (author) John Meisel

Publisher
Wintergreen Studios Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2012
Category
Political
  • 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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