Events

May 3: In just a few days, we will be grooving to Mark McCutcheon’s soundtrack for The Medium Is the Monster at his book launch. We will be celebrating at the McLuhan House in Edmonton. Check out the details on Facebook or below.

May 7: Arthur Bear Chief, author of My Decade at Old Sun, My Lifetime of Hell, will be in Edmonton as a guest speaker at MacEwan University. The event is hosted by Chi Nu – Sigma Theta Tau International – Honour Society of Nursing (MacEwan University Chapter) and everyone is welcome. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

May 15: Alberta Book Day is happening at the Alberta Legislature in a few weeks! Publishers from across the province will be showcasing their beautiful books for Alberta’s government officials.

May 26–June 1: The countdown to Congress 2018 at the University of Regina is on! Stay tuned to our social media channels for all the updates. Facebook! Twitter! Instagram!

Reviews and Media

“Riveting . . . Foster is a skillful writer whose account reads like a screenplay.” Holly Doan reviews Defying Expectations by Jason Foster for Blacklock’s Reporter.

“Studying a thriving labour union in Alberta is a bit like studying an organism that flourishes in scorching, sulfur-laden undersea vents. […] Defying Expectations portrays an imperfect organization that, despite a harsh political climate, has brought concrete gains to low-wage workers and their families. Simultaneously, it underscores how the North American labour movement might connect with those who stand to benefit most from unionization by redistributing not just profits, but power.” Anelyse Weiler reviews Defying Expectations by Jason Foster for Alberta Views.

“Today I received a copy of a book, which includes a detailed account of ‘the paladin project’ so well written that I am at a loss for words.” P4L4DiN endorses The Medium Is the Monster by Mark McCutcheon.

New releases

Writing the Body in Motion responds to the proliferation of sport literature courses across North America and offers introductory essays on the most commonly taught Canadian sport literature texts. The contributors sketch the state of current scholarship, highlight recurring themes and patterns, and offer close readings of key works. Available mid-May!

An Online Doctorate for Researching Professionals outlines how researching professionals can build an online community of inquiry, engage in critical discourse within and across disciplines, learn from and with experts and peers, and generate new knowledge. Available at the end of May.

The Medium Is the Monster Mix, a funky mix of the media available in Mark McCutcheon’s new book, is now available on mixcloud!