Description:This book brings together contributions from a wide range of topics, including regionalism, the North, demography, ethnicity, culture, and sport, to create an interesting, introductory overview of Canadian society. The addition of a short story by Alistair MacLeod is a creative departure from the analytical writing of the other chapters. This updated edition is an innovative text that combines depth, breadth, sophistication and readability to offer a comprehensive overview of Canada.