About the Book

Noted academics, politicians, and activists examine Canada's decision not to support the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq. Each contributor opposes the U.S. action and discusses how Canadaís non-involvement might affect the future of Canadian-American relations. Included in this collection are never before published essays from high-profile contributors such as: Scott Ritter, former UN weapons inspector; Douglas Roche, Liberal senator; and Rev. William Phipps, former moderator of the United Church of Canada.

About the Author

George Melnyk teaches in the Department of Communication and Culture at the University of Calgary. He is co-editor (with Tamara Palmer Seiler) of The Wild Rose Anthology of Alberta Prose (University of Calgary Press). He is also known for his two-volume Literary History of Alberta.