Cold War Canada The Making of a National Insecurity State, 1945-1957

Whitaker, Reginald

ISBN 10: 080205935X / ISBN 13: 9780802059352

Published by Univ of Toronto Pr, 1995

About this Item

In great condition with few signs of use. The binding is tight and the pages are clean and crisp. The DJ has a small tear on the back panel and the binding panel is faded. Satisfaction guaranteed with 30-day return policy. Ships from Canada. ; 7.25 X 2 X 10.25 inches; 511 pages; R0 2.5m/2.5m s0.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cold War Canada The Making of a National Insecurity State, 1945-1957
• Publisher: Univ of Toronto Pr
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080205935X
• ISBN 13: 9780802059352
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Uncovers a systematic state-sponsored repression of communists and the Left in Canada, directed at civil servants, scientists, trade unionists, and political activists. Reconstructs the Gouzenko spy scandal, and examines the purges in the National Film Board and trade unions, attacks on peace activist James Endicott, and the trials of Canadian diplomat Herbert Norman. Outlines the creation of Canada's Cold War policy and the country's alignment with the US in the global Cold War. Includes b&w photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About the Author

Gary Marcuse is an independent journalist and film maker who lives in Vancouver.