van Herk's portrait of her home province embraces all its extremes, from deadly and spectacular weather to dinosaur graveyards, and from oil gushers and geysers to barnstorming social reformers and political haymakers. Bronc-riders of boom and bust, Alberta's people are a beguiling mixture of opinionated extremists, hardy pioneers and gentle sinners.
Alberta is a province that most Canadians simply don't understand, the province most Canadians love to hate. It is regarded as a land of reckless, redneck and ignorant individualists. But it is also the province where the Famous Five fought the landmark Person's Case, giving Canadian women the same status as men in the eyes of the law, a province that truly believes in free speech. Albertans tolerate in their midst people whose extreme views on any manner of subjects would make them outcasts elsewhere. And Albertans practice the creed of western neighbourliness, giving assiduously to charity and always lending a hand where help is needed. They are a tough, tender bunch, squinting into the wind of determined difference.
If you're an Albertan, you'll recognize yourself and your home in this book. If you're not an Albertan, this book will be an education for you. Mavericks will open your eyes to the real Alberta, as she was and is.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Aritha van Herk is a professor of Canadian literature and creative writing in the Department of English at the University of Calgary. She has lived in Edmonton, Vancouver, Australia and Spain, but finds that Calgary suits her best.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 2,99
In U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Codice articolo GoldenDragon0140286020
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Codice articolo Wizard0140286020
Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Codice articolo FrontCover0140286020
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_0140286020
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 0.95. Codice articolo bk0140286020xvz189zvxnew
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: New. Brand New!. Codice articolo VIB0140286020
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Brand New Copy. Codice articolo BBB_new0140286020
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Codice articolo think0140286020
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.95. Codice articolo Q-0140286020