International Disputes And Cultural Ideas In The Canadian Arctic: Arctic Sovereignty In The National Consciousness

International Disputes And Cultural Ideas In The Canadian Arctic: Arctic Sovereignty In The National Consciousness
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This book explores the Canadian relationship with its portion of the Arctic region which revolves around the dramatic split between the appearance of absent-minded governance, bordering on indifference toward the region, and the raging nationalism during moments of actual and perceived challenge toward the sovereignty of the imagined Canadian Arctic region. Canadas nationalistic relationship with the Arctic region is often discussed as a reactionary phenomenon to the Americanization of Canada and the product of government propaganda. As this book illustrates, however, the complexity and evolution of the Canadian relationship with the Arctic region and its implication for Canadas approach toward international relations requires a more in-depth exploration

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