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Celebrate more than 150 years of Canada with 150 books.
(From House of Anansi)
George Grant – philosopher, conservative, Canadian nationalist – was one of Canada's most significant thinkers and the author of Lament for a Nation. In Technology and Empire, Grant reflects on the extent to which technology has shaped our modern culture.
(From House of Anansi)
George Grant (1918-88) has been acknowledged as Canada's leading political philosopher. He taught religion and philosophy at McMaster University and Dalhousie University. His books include Philosophy in the Mass Age, Lament for a Nation, English-Speaking Justice, Technology and Justice, and Technology and Empire.
Dennis Lee, Toronto's first poet laureate and song lyricist for Fraggle Rock, is the author of such enduringly popular children's collections as Alligator Pie, Garbage Delight, Jelly Belly, Bubblegum Delicious, and The Ice Cream Store. He has received many honours, including the Vicky Metcalf Award for his body of work, and is also an acclaimed poet for adults. His poetry is anthologized and read around the world. He lives in Toronto.