June 2006
Beyond Shame and Outrage
Michael Ignatieff and the new intellectual barbarism of America
Timothy Brennan
Death and Diamonds
An African journalist-turned-academic tries to make sense of the chaos that enveloped Sierra Leone
Suanne KelmanMaking Connections
We created Canada by imposing ourselves on nature, not by contemplating it
Dennis DuffyJazz in Strange Places
An accomplished writer goes on the road with the underdogs of the music world
Paul WellsBorn-Again Bilingualism
An anglo journalist charts the ups and downs of Canada’s most contentious public policy
Lowell MurrayAstronomical Talent
Halley’s Comet inspires a time-bending, heart-stopping tour de force
Graham Harley
Scientist, Activist or TV Star?
In his second attempt at charting his own life, Suzuki remains frustratingly out of reach
Peter Desbarats
NAMU and the Neoliberals
Politics and history help explain Canada’s resistanceto monetary union with the United States
David LaidlerLiving under the Radar
A gifted chronicler walks Toronto’s streets and keeps his eyes open
Lawrence Hill“Whatever Happened to Canada?”
The world sees a lack of leadership in Canadian foreign policy
David N. BietteThe Wal-Mart-ization of Wheat
Will developing countries buy Canadian genetically modified wheat if the price is right?
Ingeborg Boyens
Scientist of the Human Heart
Atwood’s disconcerting strength comes from relentless observation and dissection
Elspeth Cameron