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| Title: | Just Dummies
: Cruise Missile Testing in Canada |
| Author: | John Clearwater |
| ISBN: | 1552382117 : 9781552382110 |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 155x230mm |
| Pages: | 283 |
| Weight: | .462 Kg. |
| Published: | University of Calgary Press - October 2006 |
| List Price: | 20.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Canada: Military history: Other warfare & defence issues |
The decision in 1978 by the Canadian government to allow cruise missile testing in the high arctic by their U.S. allies was a controversial one, with the political fall-out affecting three successive governments until the late 1990s. Each government faced harsh criticism from activists, opposition parties, & the general public, with attempts to appease domestic unrest having little or no effect. Using recently de-classified documents from the highest levels of government, author John Clearwater guides the reader through the murky waters of this divisive issue & analyses the Canadian government's failure to fully disclose its position on a matter of significant public interest despite vocal & organised opposition. Just Dummies: Cruise Missile Testing in Canada considers each aspect of this decades-long struggle, from the military & the political, to the protesters & the public, offering an insider's view that finally lifts the cloak of secrecy to uncover the real story behind the spin.
Introduction. The Race to Test the Cruise. Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 .... Litton, Direct Action, & the CMCP. Stealth Cruise Over Ottawa. Liberals Create, Tories Renew. All Things Must End. Conclusion. Index.
