Welcome to Oxford University Press Canada!
September 12th, 2011An introduction to the Canadian branch of Oxford University Press.
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The Fraser
September 12th, 2011Pierre Berton called Bruce Hutchison a great influence on his writing. He was a political commentator, but also an advocate of nature. This republication from the Oxford backlist - which has made a statement on popular life and culture in Canada - is a gem. The Fraser is Hutchinson at his best.
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The Sense of Sociability
September 12th, 2011Mainstream audiences will enjoy this study in the world we live in and how the ideas we’ve derived by sociology offer insights into how we can help society work and interact better. Tepperman’s book offers enlightenment into how humans can help shape a more humane world.
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concise history of Canada’s first nations
September 6th, 2011Olive Dickinson, Order of Canada recipient, offers a definitive history of Canada’s native peoples, in this fascinating book. Widely used in Universities and Colleges it’s also popular with general readers. New edtion is also a Concise History to enjoy.
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A History of Canadian Culture
September 6th, 2011A look at varied and dynamic history of Canadian culture. Part of the teaching faculty at University of Western Ontario, author Jonathan Vance discusses how Canadian culture has been shaped and evolved. Paperback edition to be released as well.
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Streaming Stover: The Evolution of Books & Publishing
August 29th, 2011Oxford University Press Canada’s President, David Stover, has launched a video blog to better acquaint people with Oxford’s culture and latest exciting developments. See what one of the world’s leading publishers has in store each week with a new blog called Streaming Stover.
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Shakespeare in the Modern Age Oxford Style
August 22nd, 2011Books that make Shakespeare easy to understand for kids and youth of all ages. Oxford offers help with Shakespeare by publishing three different styles, so when someone says, “I don’t understand Shakespeare” these translations will make Shakespeare easy to learn, easy to read and fun to follow.
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Oxford moving into the 21st Century
August 15th, 2011A publishing company 500 years old continues to set the standard for excellence. Books will always be a source of education, entertainment, wisdom and refuge for people. Oxford is a publisher with focus on all elementary and secondary school grades; secondary school levels (university, college); English language training for immigrants to Canada and a fabulous retail sector that also works with Chapters/Indigo and Amazon. Check out the Oxford University Press Website at www.oupcanada.com
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An Introduction to the ReIssue of Approaches to Politics
August 8th, 2011A reissue of a book originally released in 1970, offering a personal glimpse into one of Canada’s most controversial and beloved leaders. Written by Pierre Elliot Trudeau, you will learn much about the man by the opinions he shares in this fascinating, easy read.
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An Introduction to Global Politics
August 3rd, 2011International relations and global politics are often subject to the context and perspective from which they’re analyzed. This well informed piece is one of few that offer detailed analysis of global politics from a Canadian perspective. Written by two highly acclaimed scholars who are active world wide at various levels, this book is an updated look at how the political pockets of today’s world are interacting with each other. An essential university text as well as a fascinating read for anyone interested in world politics.
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