In this beautifully crafted collection of essays, Cole Harris reflects on the strategies of colonialism in British Columbia during the first 150 years after the arrival of European settlers. The pervasive displacement of indigenous people by the newcomers, the mechanisms by which it was accomplished, and the resulting effects on the landscape, social life, and history of Canada's western-most province are examined through the dual lenses of post-colonial theory and empirical data. By providing a compelling look at the colonial construction of the province, the book revises existing perceptions of the history and geography of British Columbia.
- ISBN10 661313175X
- ISBN13 9786613131751
- Publish Date 1 December 1996
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 28 September 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint UBC Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 336
- Language English