The Call of the World

The Call of the World A Political Memoir - C.D. Howe Series in Canadian Political History

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The Call of the World takes us on an unprecedented behind-the-scenes tour of defining moments in recent global history. Bill Graham - Canada's minister of foreign affairs and then its minister of defence in the tumultuous years following 9/11 - is an insightful and wryly humorous guide, steering readers through an astonishing array of national and international events, explaining important geopolitical relationships, and revealing the human side of global affairs through his deft portraits of world leaders.

An engaging storyteller, Graham offers personal reflections as well as a riveting account of his years in office. He recalls his fortunate childhood in Vancouver and reflects on his time working as an international lawyer in Paris, as a backbencher in Ottawa, and as a cabinet minister during the Chrétien-Martin years. While his political career took him around the world, he remained a devoted champion of his constituents in his riding of Toronto Centre.

During his time as a member of Parliament, Graham was a passionate promoter of bilingualism and an early advocate for gay and lesbian rights. He is perhaps best known, though, for his role in keeping Canada out of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, for his work in rebuilding the Canadian Armed Forces, and for stepping up as interim leader of the Liberal Party following Paul Martin's resignation.

Many of the issues tackled in The Call of the World remain as immediate as today's headlines. Graham demystifies globalization, free trade, human rights, peacekeeping, and multilateralism. All the while, he offers a bold appraisal of Canada's current role on the global stage and makes a case for why international law offers the best hope for a safer, more prosperous, and just world.

Book information

ISBN: 9780774890045
Publisher: UBC Press
Imprint: On Point Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 971.0648092
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 512
Weight: 771g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 33mm