The United States as a Neighbour from a Canadian Point of View
Published on 30. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-1-107-65765-6 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1925 and delivered as the Watson Chair Lectures to various British universities in the same year, this book examines the United States as a neighbour to Canada. Falconer analyses the shared history of the two countries and the similarities and differences between Canadian and American ways of life, as well as Canada's continued role as 'interpreter' between the United States and Britain. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in understanding the United States and the historical role of the United States on the North American continent.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
289 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-65765-6 (9781107657656)
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Person
Robert Falconer was born and raised in South Africa and is a theologian who holds degrees in architecture and theology. Following periods of practicing architecture in Scotland and South Africa, he and his wife spent time working as missionaries in Kenya before returning to make their home back in South Africa.
Robert is the Head of Student Research at the South African Theological Seminary and has a wide range of research interests and ideas, which he shares with laypeople through his blogs, sermons, and books, in addition to publishing academic papers.
Robert lives in St Francis Bay, South Africa, with his wife Catherine and their sons Ezekiel and Gabriel.
Robert is the Head of Student Research at the South African Theological Seminary and has a wide range of research interests and ideas, which he shares with laypeople through his blogs, sermons, and books, in addition to publishing academic papers.
Robert lives in St Francis Bay, South Africa, with his wife Catherine and their sons Ezekiel and Gabriel.
Content
Preface; 1. Common elements of population; 2. Determining of the boundaries; 3. Fisheries disputes; 4. Reactions on Canadian nationalism; 5. Trade and commerce; 6. The world of the average man; 7. The worlds of higher education; 8. Canada as interpreter.