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Description
Discovering the Americas describes and analyzes the evolution of Canadian foreign policy towards Latin America. The book is divided into three parts, each reflecting a distinct phase of Canada's relations with the Americas. Part 1 traces Canada's minimal relations from the beginning of the century until the Trudeau years. Part 2 examines the Trudeau era when, partly propelled by nationalism, Canada sought a more independent role in its relations with Latin America. Part 3 discusses the post- 1984 era, which has been marked by the prospect of an emerging hegemony in the Americas.
Contributor Notes
James Rochlin is Research Fellow at the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at York University and Professor in the Department of Political Science at Okanagan University College, Kelowna, British Columbia.
Editorial Reviews
An interesting, important and innovative work on Canada's foreign policy in Latin America ... the most comprehensive study available of hemispheric relations as part of Canadian foreign policy.
— Canadian Journal of Political Science
A solid, well-written volume that not only makes a contribution to the literature but should also provide policymakers in Canada with insights during the current review of Canadian foreign policy
— The American Review of Canadian Studies
James Rochlin has undertaken a timely, and long overdue, study of Canada’s involvement in inter-American affairs ... A solid, scholarly piece of work. This book is a must-read for anyone who has an interest in, or is conducting research on, Canada’s burgeoning involvement in the Americas.
— The International History Review
