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Book SynopsisThis wide-ranging inquiry into the socio-cultural forces that define the three nations of North America seeks out ways in which the countries can become more comfortable with their collective future on the continent.
Trade Review"This rich and accessible book argues that ongoing changes within North America will stimulate an examination of each nation's sense of identity and provide fresh opportunities. . . . This fascinating book shows the outlines of those forces that are inexorably making the 21st century."—
Foreign AffairsTable of ContentsIntroduction Robert L. Earle and John D. Wirth Part I. Core Values: 1. Canada: values in search of a vision Keith Spicer 2. American identity: a political compact Marc Pachter 3. Approaches to the problem of Mexican identity Alberto Ruy-Sanchez Part II. Group Identities and Interactions: 4. Pluralism and ecology in Canadian cities David Crombie 5. The dynamics of assimilation in the United States Richard Estrada 6. Mexico: culture and identity in the information age Alejandra Lajous Vargas Part III. Regional Perspectives: 7. Quebec in the emerging North American configuration Daniel Latouche 8. Cascadia: the new binationalism of western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest Paul Schell and John Hammer 9. The Mexico-U.S. border: a line of paradox Jorge Bustamente 10. Conclusion: the search for community Robert L. Earle and John D. Wirth.
