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Reflections of a Siamese twin : Canada at the end of the twentieth century

by John Ralston Saul

This study analyses Canada's political, economic, and social crises by examining national myths and internal divisions. It seeks to reconcile historical identities with the realities of contemporary culture, economics, and governance.

Accession 24313 ISBN 0140259880 Publisher Penguin
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