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Book SynopsisExplains contemporary defence decisions and Canada's support, or lack thereof, for NATO. This study documents and analyses the convictions of influential Canadians, explains why there were such varied degrees of support for NATO, and shows why leaders either supported or rejected nuclear weapons and the stationing of the Canadian Forces in Europe.
Trade Review"From an impressive range of sources, Dr Simpson not only makes the general case for the framework of analysis which she describes but also effectively demonstrates its applicability to an evaluation of the policies of the Diefenbaker Government. The framework for this study is distinct and Simpson's approach sets it apart from other published accounts." Hector Mackenzie, Senior Department Historian, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade "A good review of the issue and attitudes/beliefs that played a part in the policy-making process on the acquisition of nuclear weapons' capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Simpson does an effective job in portraying the link between the beliefs of selected policy makers and their position on the issues under debate." Tom Keating, Department of Political Science, University of Alberta
