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The Defiant Imagination - Why Culture Matters

Author: Max Wyman
http://www.douglas-mcintyre.com/book_details.asp?b=883

A bold challenge to Canadians-and their governments-to reinvigorate cultural vision as Canada's defining ideal.

This outspoken manifesto calls for a new cultural contract between government and society that will help develop a nation of vision, innovation and generosity. It is a contract that places culture squarely in its crucial role as a catalyst for economic prosperity, social health and national identity and it calls for a fresh commitment by Canadians to show the world a society built on compassion and shared values, in which widely different cultures can live side by side in a spirit of mutual understanding.

The Defiant Imagination argues that we relegate culture to the fringes of our public and personal agendas at our peril. Culture and the arts-our expressive heritage-fuel our imaginations and prompt our shared dreams. You will never again think of culture and the arts as just a frill.

Praise for Max Wyman:

"We learned a lot about ourselves from him. He is a voice for our community and a spiritual light."

Mirna Zagar, Executive
Director of the Scotiabank Dance Centre

"I may not agree with everything he wrote but it was always something you could respect"

Karen Kain, Former principal
dancer, National Ballet of Canada

$22.95 CAD
ISBN: 1553650077
Paper ¥ 256 pages
51/2 x81/2
March 2004

Max Wyman February 2004 Moncton

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Author: Graff, Ellen