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History Post-confederation (1867-)

North of America

Canadians and the American Century, 1945–60

edited by Asa McKercher & Michael D. Stevenson

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Jul 2023
Category
Post-Confederation (1867-), General, North America
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780774868860
    Publish Date
    Jul 2023
    List Price
    $125.00
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774868839
    Publish Date
    Jul 2023
    List Price
    $99.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780774868846
    Publish Date
    Apr 2024
    List Price
    $37.95

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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.

Asa McKercher's profile page

Michael D. Stevenson's profile page

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

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