Alberta Readers' Choice Award

Alberta Readers' Choice Award Top 5

"Bomb Canada and Other Unkind
Remarks in the American Media"
by Chantal Allan (August 2009)

Canada and the United States. Two nations, one border, same continent. Anti-American sentiment in Canada is well documented, but what have Americans had to say about their northern neighbour? Allan examines how the American media has portrayed Canada, from Confederation to Obama's election. By examining major events that have tested bilateral relations, Bomb Canada tracks the history of anti-Canadianism in the U.S. Informative, thought provoking and at times hilarious, this book reveals another layer of the complex relationship between Canada and the United States.

Media

AU Press Interview with Chantal Allan (video)

Interview with Chantal Allan on CBC Calgary Eye Opener (audio)

About the Author
Chantal Allan is an award-winning journalist who has reported for CBC Radio and NPR (National Public Radio). Her articles have appeared in the Toronto Star, Los Angeles Daily News, and other publications. She received her M.A. in journalism from the University of Southern California and now lives in Los Angeles.

About AU Press
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