In Intent for a Nation, Michael Byers argues that it is time for a clear-eyed appreciation of our strengths and weaknesses, of all we have and all we could be. A whole series of world events-the waning of US credibility; the increasing value of natural resources; the brain-gain; the ever-increasing interdependence of peoples, countries and continents-have combined to put Canada center stage in a new world order. Instead of emulating our increasingly isolated neighbor, we should be advancing the Canadian model, an idealistic ...
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In Intent for a Nation, Michael Byers argues that it is time for a clear-eyed appreciation of our strengths and weaknesses, of all we have and all we could be. A whole series of world events-the waning of US credibility; the increasing value of natural resources; the brain-gain; the ever-increasing interdependence of peoples, countries and continents-have combined to put Canada center stage in a new world order. Instead of emulating our increasingly isolated neighbor, we should be advancing the Canadian model, an idealistic, fiscally prudent, socially progressive vision that has never looked so good. Intent for a Nation is a fundamentally optimistic, informed and opinionated overview of where Canada stands in the world and what aggressive public policies are needed to carry the country forward in an ever more competitive and volatile world. Here is a book urging Canadians to rediscover their national self-confidence, to find the courage to dream great dreams-and make them happen.
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Add this copy of Intent for a Nation: What is Canada for? a Relentlessly to cart. $12.99, very good condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; Flat si]gned on the title page by the author, this copy has a solid tight binding with clean unmarked pages. light edge wear to the dj.
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Very Good+ in Very Good jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Inscribed by Michael Byers on title page: "For __, with warm regards, Michael Byers"; some edge wear to dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; dust jacket is protected by a Brodart sleeve.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Complete number line from 1 to 5; signed by Michael Byers on the half-title page with no inscription; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; removable "Autographed Copy" sticker on front cover.
