Reflections of a Siamese twin: Canada at the end of the twentieth century
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In Reflections of a Siamese Twin, Saul turns his eye from a reinterpretation of the Western world to an examination of Canada itself. Caught up in crises-political, economic, and social-Canada... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140259880
ISBN13:9780140259889
Release Date:October 1998
Publisher:Penguin Books Canada
Length:560 Pages
Weight:1.18 lbs.
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Excellent political primer for ex-colonies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I found lots in this book that speaks directly to the Australian experience. I wish our politicians here would read it.
Intriguing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Thought provoking book about the re-writing of Canadian history. He brought out a number of interesting angles (art, music etc.) and staying with his philosophical methodology. However, I had hoped he would back up his "assertions" instead of stating "x" and expecting the reader to believe it is true as a matter of faith. Kierkagaard he is not, but a great writer none the less.
Psychological history
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Saul's therapized perspective of cultural dynamics in the nation-state is really entertaining and a bit perverse. Canada needs a good cognative therapist, it seems, and Saul is just the guy.
Identity of the north
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Saul continues his attack on the "kidnapping" of language by political parties and leaders, and on the misconceptions of economics. There's a lot to digest in this book: Saul has degrees in Economics, History, and Political Science. In this work he blends rich historical background with razor sharp sociological analysis. After reading this book, referenda seem insulting, the "Quebec crisis" looks a farce, and Canada looks a lot more like its own nation and not the bastard child of England or France, nor the little brother of America. But there's no flag waving here, just considered discussion of what's going on. It should be required first year reading in Canadian universities.
It's the best thing I've ever read about Canada
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This is a wonderful book about Canada and its myths,illusions and nature. It is amazingly well written and truly exciting; I couldn't wait to read each new chapter. He writes about solitude versus isolation and its impact on the Canadian psyche, tying it all into the Rebellion of 1837. Wonderful.
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