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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: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9780773539136ISBN 10: 0773539131 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 25 August 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA 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 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 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 Author InformationPeter Neary is professor emeritus in the Department of History at The University of Western Ontario. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |