Collection 101

Although part of a broader circumpolar world, North America's Arctic and sub-Arctic borders-and the establishment of new boundaries in the wake of significant, and regionally unique, change-are increasingly relevant in the broader, global world. Indeed, the Arctic reality has been dramatically reshaped by new territorial configurations and comprehensive land claims, increasing flows of international investment and trade focused upon resource industries and hydrocarbon extraction, the growing importance and role of sub-national entities, organizations, and Indigenous governments, shifting geopolitical interests, and existential challenges created by climate change and environmental security. This book demonstrates how North America's Arctic borders are being reshaped by globalization even as these borders are adjusting to new internal pressures such as devolution and the rise of sub-national territorial interests.

In adult physical rehabilitation, the transformative learning theory presents the basis for a detailed model of Meaning Perspective Transformation in Physical Rehabilitation based on research evidence, with examples and cases, and presents directives for clinical applications. This book draws from the theoretical background of transformative learning in adult education (Mezirow) to discuss the expansion and transfer of knowledge to clinical rehabilitation and community health rehabilitation settings for rehabilitation interventions. It also presents ground breaking findings of a fifteen-year research project on the process of meaning perspective transformation with client/patient groups. The project generated the first model of transformative change in the field of physical rehabilitation, built on the results of successive, externally funded research projects completed for the first time with various client populations undergoing interventions in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and other physical health rehabilitation disciplines. The book is written for clinicians, educators, and students of physical rehabilitation, as well as for those who are interested in helping a loved one deal with personal change. Published in English.

Islam in the West: Beyond Integration offers an overview and a profile of Muslims living in the West, their identity, integration and citizenship. The book tries to answer some hard questions surrounding the interplay between religious and national identities, and how these two types of identities negotiate their place in the hearts of Western Muslims. Case studies cover constructive integration in Canada, assimilation in France and the exclusionist approach in Bosnia. Some answers to the questions on citizenship are presented from an Islamic perspective, taking into account Islamic formative principles - the Qur'an and Sunnah (the Prophetic tradition) - as they pertain to the globalized world of today. This includes an examination of historical perspectives found in the scholarly discourses on citizenship unearthed from early Muslim history as well as from contemporary times. These issues are analyzed through the prism of a religiously pluralistic and culturally diverse society. This book is published in English. - Le besoin de mieux comprendre l'identité, l'intégration, la citoyenneté, l'appartenance et la loyauté musulmanes en Occident n'a jamais été aussi grand. Ce petit livre aborde les grandes problématiques portant sur les musulmans canadiens. Qui sont les musulmans canadiens? Que faut-il pour qu'un pays soit une terre d'accueil saine et accueillante? Ces questions sont abordées dans la première section. Qu'est-ce que l'identité musulmane canadienne? Cette section offre des pistes de réponses aux difficiles questions entourant l'interaction entre les identités religieuse et nationale. Sont-elles contradictoires ou complémentaires? Comment se compare le modèle canadien d’intégration? Deux modèles très différents sont présentés à titre de comparaisons: le modèle d'assimilation à la française, et l'approche bosnienne d'exclusion. Qu'est-ce que la « citoyenneté » d'un point de vue islamique? La dernière section explore les principes formateurs de l'Islam — le Coran et la sunna (tradition prophétique) à l'ère de la mondialisation. L'histoire de l'Islam, y compris son histoire contemporaine jettent un éclairage intéressant sur la question. Fondé sur la compréhension accrue et le respect, ce petit livre contribue de manière positive au débat actuel sur la place des musulmans canadiens et de l'Islam au Canada. Voici le titre inaugural de la Collection 101, une série de brèves introductions, en 101 pages, aux grands débats de société. Ce livre est publié en anglais.

Trade and investment policies face a changing geopolitical environment. They also face challenges from the interactions and limits of Canada's multiple trade agreements with other countries. These challenges take on varied forms in different sectors that involve the bordering of energy trade, food safety, and related environmental and public health issues. Similarly, bordering dynamics differ significantly for cross border flows of tourism, skilled labour, and irregular migration. This book uncovers and analyzes factors that govern economic activity and human interaction across Canada's "fluid" border. The contributors to this collection engage major domestic political, technical, and administrative factors that shape the conditions for and constraints on effective international policy and regulatory cooperation. Published in English.