Nelson, Sheila

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Decolonization

dismantling empires and building independence
2007

AIDS & society

2009
The books in this series discuss the effects of different aspects of society on the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Hallucinogens

unreal visions
2013
Examines the history of hallucinogenic drugs, how they are made or obtained, and the adverse affects they have on the human body, and offers advice on keeping clear of all such drugs.

A nation is born

World War I and independence, 1910-1929
2006
Presents a short history of Canada from 1910 to 1929, and describes the nation's participation in World War One and how Canada grew stronger as a result of the war, Canadian labor and women's movements, and much more.

Pioneering international law

conventions, treaties, and standards
2007
Examines the formation and development of international law and the challenges faced by those trying to enforce the decisions set down by the UN's International Court of Justice.

The UN and cultural globalization

one world, many people
2007
Describes how globalization affects the environment, economy, and religion; and examines the role that the United Nations plays in international affairs.

Canada's changing society, 1984-the present

2006
Examines the issues effecting Canadian society since 1984 including the economic relationship with the United States, the issue of Quebec sovereignty, UN peacekeeping missions, the creation of the Inuit territory of Nunavut, and their response to the September 11th terrorist attacks in the U.S.

Redefining Canada

a developing identity, 1960-1984
2006
Chronicles the history and events that took place in Canada between 1960 and 1984 including Quebec's fight to become independent from Canada, 1967 World's Fair, the adoption of the Canadian flag, and more.

Crisis at home and abroad

the Great Depression, World War II, and beyond, 1929-1959
2006
Describes the effects of the Great Depression, World War Two, and the Cold War on the economy and politics of Canada between 1929 and 1959.

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