June 2006

Beyond Shame and Outrage

Michael Ignatieff and the new intellectual barbarism of America.

Death and Diamonds

An African journalist-turned-academic tries to make sense of the chaos that enveloped Sierra Leone.

Making Connections

We created Canada by imposing ourselves on nature, not by contemplating it.

Accountability: Three Approaches

A senior civil servant assesses them all.

Jazz in Strange Places

An accomplished writer goes on the road with the underdogs of the music world.

Born-Again Bilingualism

An anglo journalist charts the ups and downs of Canada’s most contentious public policy.

Astronomical Talent

Halley’s Comet inspires a time-bending, heart-stopping tour de force.

A Dystopic Debut

An innovative first novel overdoses on shocking displays.

Scientist, Activist or TV Star?

In his second attempt at charting his own life, Suzuki remains frustratingly out of reach.

NAMU and the Neoliberals

Politics and history help explain Canada’s resistance to monetary union with the United States.

Living under the Radar

A gifted chronicler walks Toronto’s streets and keeps his eyes open.

“Whatever Happened to Canada?”

The world sees a lack of leadership in Canadian foreign policy.

The Wal-Mart-ization of Wheat

Will developing countries buy Canadian genetically modified wheat if the price is right?

Scientist of the Human Heart

Atwood’s disconcerting strength comes from relentless observation and dissection.

Progression of the Disease

Bright Light