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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Neary , Peter NearyPublisher: McGill-Queen's University Press Imprint: McGill-Queen's University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9780773539273ISBN 10: 0773539271 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 25 August 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsOn to Civvy Street - informed by a sophisticated and authoritative knowledge and understanding of Canadian history - is balanced, judicious, and convincing. Neary carefully weaves into the text personal narratives of policy makers, the beneficiaries, and On To Civvy Street brings home the sense of obligation that Canadians felt towards those who served. There is now a contingent of veterans who have been wounded or are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the war in Afghanistan. Peter Neary's fine book reminds us, by implication, of the Federal Government's responsibility for meeting their needs. Henry Roper, The Halifax Chronicle Herald On to Civvy Street - informed by a sophisticated and authoritative knowledge and understanding of Canadian history - is balanced, judicious, and convincing. Neary carefully weaves into the text personal narratives of policy makers, the beneficiaries, and occasionally the casualties of public policy, as well as the political dynamics at play in molding policies and decisions. Carman Miller, McGill University A comprehensive study of a fundamental change in the relationship between government and citizens, On to Civvy Street is also a timely reminder of the debt the country owes its veterans. Canada's History On to Civvy Street - informed by a sophisticated and authoritative knowledge and understanding of Canadian history - is balanced, judicious, and convincing. Neary carefully weaves into the text personal narratives of policy makers, the beneficiaries, and On To Civvy Street brings home the sense of obligation that Canadians felt towards those who served. There is now a contingent of veterans who have been wounded or are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the war in Afghanistan. Peter Neary's fine book reminds us, by implication, of the Federal Government's responsibility for meeting their needs. Henry Roper, The Halifax Chronicle Herald Author InformationPeter Neary is professor emeritus in the Department of History at The University of Western Ontario. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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