2007 - The west beyond the west - Jean Barman - Paperback

The West Beyond the West: A History of British Columbia by Jean Barman This used book is in a decent condition with visible wear to the pages, binding, and highlights and writing marks within. Please see photo for item description. British Columbia is regularly described in superlatives both positive and negative - most spectacular scenery, strangest politics, greatest environmental sensitivity, richest Aboriginal cultures, most aggressive resource exploitation, closest ties to Asia. Jean Barman's The West beyond the West presents the history of the province in all its diversity and apparent contradictions. This critically acclaimed work is the premiere book on British Columbian history, with a narrative beginning at the point of contact between Native peoples and Europeans and continuing into the twenty-first century. Barman tells the story by focusing not only on the history made by leaders in government but also on the roles of women, immigrants, and Aboriginal peoples in the development of the province. She incorporates new perspectives and expands discussions on important topics such as the province's relationship to Canada as a nation, its involvement in the two world wars, the perspectives of non-mainstream British Columbians, and its participation in recreation and sports including Olympics. New to Poshmark? Use my code WHALEADVENTURES to save $15 off your first purchase. Code must be entered during sign-up to get the discount.