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A Life of Learning and Other Pleasures: John Meisel's Tale
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ISBN10: 0986547336
ISBN13: 9780986547331
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Apr 16 2012
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 5.98 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780986547331
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Apr 16 2012
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 5.98 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
This engaging autobiographical account traces the remarkable life and career of John Meisel, Canadian political scientist, professor, and public intellectual. The memoir is witty and insightful, filled with stories and personalities that will both inspire and challenge readers the world over. Peter C. Newman, former editor of Maclean's and the Toronto Star, has this to say about the book:,John Meisel is a national treasure - with a Moravian accent. His life and times have bridged fabulous careers in academia and public affairs, anointing each with the grace of his thoughts and the cadence of his words. This is a book for the ages. Learn more about the book through Wintergreen Studios Press (www.wintergreenstudiospress.com).
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