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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. John Ibbitson has written a book that tries to explain how Stephen Harper got to be the man he is; how his life experiences shaped his views. And, how those views have shaped Canada during his 10 years as Prime Minister. Highly readable, as unbiased and objective as any political book can be. Well-researched. A must for any fan of Canadian politics. ( )
However, by and large, this is a detailed study of the life of a hockey-pop music-Coronation Street-loving, disciplined, reclusive conservative intellectual and family man who became Prime Minister of Canada. That is not to suggest Ibbitson refrains from cataloguing Harper’s political (and personality) failings...Ibbitson makes a thoroughly convincing case for Harper’s historical relevance..This is a hard to put down tome for the politically inclined. It is eminently readable...Still, overall this is an outstanding contribution to understanding Stephen Harper and Canadian politics.
The authoritative biography of Stephen Harper, to be published on the eve of the next election. As one of the important prime ministers in the life of our nation, Stephen Harper has reshaped Canada into a more conservative country, a transformation that his opponents tacitly admit will never be reversed. He has made government smaller, justice tougher, and provinces more independent, whether they want to be or not. Under its 22nd prime minister, Canada shows the world a plainer, harder face. Those who praise Harper point to the Conservatives' skillful economic management, the impressive new trade agreements, the tax cuts and the balanced budget, the reformed immigration system, the uncompromising defence of Israel and Ukraine, and the fight against terrorism. Critics--pointing to punitive punishments, muzzled scientists, assaults on the judiciary, and contempt for parliament--accuse the Harper government of being autocratic, secretive and cruel. But what about the man? In this definitive new biography, the Globe and Mail's John Ibbitson explores the life of the most important Canadian of our times--his suburban youth, the crisis that caused Stephen Harper to quit university for three years, the forces that shaped his tempestuous relationship with Reform Leader Preston Manning, how Laureen Harper influences her husband, his devotion to his children--and his cats. Ibbitson explains how this shy, closed, introverted loner united a fractured conservative movement, defeated a Liberal hegemony, and set out to reshape the nation. With unparalleled access to sources, years of research and writing, and a depth of insight that has made him one of the most respected voices in journalism, John Ibbitson presents an intimate, detailed portrait of a man who has remained an enigma to supporters and enemies alike. Now that enigma is revealed, in a masterful exploration of Stephen Harper, the politician and the man. No library descriptions found. |
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