Bruce Muirhead currently works as a head professor at the Department of History at Lakehead University. His position has practically given him the access to scholarly works that provide a good view of the course of history and the hints for the modern generation concerning what has been done before and what could still be done for the sake of instantiating development in the current society. Cross referencing his own works with the materials used to conduct these researches, Muirhead is in a clear position of presenting different facts about the development of Canada and the way these developments practically shaped the chances of Canada to achieve stable positions in the international industry with the current popularity of the United States in the field of the international market trading.
In the world of the modern commercialism and international industries of trading, being able to accomplish trading achievements, given the tough commercial competition, is an essential part of establishing the national reputation and identity. So far, the United States has already started making a good name in the field of the international market competition. This established identity has made this country a well known capitalist economy, that enables its business entities to gain a proper recognition even in the field of the international trade exchange.
As far as Canada is concerned, basically, although also considered to be among the first world countries, it has only the fourth level of commercial identity in the overall rating that involved international entities around the globe. The main point is what solutions there are for Canada to fare better in the commercial world lead by the United States. This is the main consideration that Muirhead intended to show in his writing. The questions addressed, include the following how is Canada trying to make a good sense of its resources and its people to face the competition How is the country able to take charge of its responsibilities in the field of the international market thus making a name for itself that is recognizably popular in the face of international commercialism These are among the primary questions that Muirhead intended to answer through his book Dancing around the Elephant.
Using historical details about the country and case-based indications of Canadas stepping stones towards development, Muirhead showed the different elements that were considered by the Canadian government to be able to reach the status that they have at present. The author showed the possible steps that Canadians themselves could take as they face the future of far more intricate challenges when it comes to the international commercialism.
General information about the Book
Unlike other common history books about Canada, the book of Muirhead intended to show one side of Canadas rich pursuit toward the international recognition in the field of the modern commerce. Basically, this book tries to discuss the different operations of the Canadian government with regard to the aim of the country to make a good name in the field of the international commercial trading amidst the challenge of modern globalization.
Within the context of this book, a specific consideration made on the different entities that exists within the country to further develop the overall economic status of the Canada has been clearly emphasized by the author. Through these particular presentations, it has been made certain that Canada is indeed making a good sense of whatever resources that they have.
Considering Canada as an entity that dances around the elephant United States, this book further intends to make a vivid presentation of the way Canada tries to create strategies that are more than just direct competition to the big daddy of the international commerce. Explaining the international competition as the international capitalism through the use of indirect strategies such as continentalism and nationalism. These factors, though indirect, have actually provided Canada with the source of competitive confidence that the country is most able to contradict the impending competition that not only the US economy poses but also that of the British rule in the international trade and exchange industries. To know more about the detailed indications that the book itself presents to the readers, the following section shall discuss the said matters further.
Content and Summary
Starting from discussing the history of Canada as a dependent economy when it comes to standing as a part of the international trade during the 1960s, Muirhead tried to make a good presentation of how the developments in the country took place. Through the definition of what the history was able to contribute to the success of the entire country, the author outlines the most definitive factors that lead towards the advancement of Canadas economy towards the modern globalization.
Muirhead was able to instantiate the different factors that made Canada the developed state it is at present. With the properly defined stages of development, the author himself outlined the progress that Canada initiated for the sake of further making a good stand in gradually leaving the umbrella of economic protection that the United States provides the country.
In latter chapters, the author presented that different acts and laws that are formed between the United States and Canada when it comes to trade systems that occurred between the said countries. Such trade acts included that of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement of 1989 which originated the free trade between the two countries. This allowed Canada to provide exports to the United States as well as accept import products for the country with lesser tax responsibilities. However, due to the fact that the economy of Canada is in a much dependent state, it is less able to provide exports compared to how much import products it takes in from the United States. In short, this agreement has resulted into a much one-sided benefit that belonged to the United States as primary actors within the agreement.
Another trade act is that of the Products Trade Agreement. This is when the Canadian government took the opportunity to make a good use of the law to get the best benefits they could get from the agreement formed. As pointed out by Muirhead, the Canadian economy took a big break as the strategy of the automotive advancement came into the picture. Through the protection provided by the Products Trade Agreement, the Canadian automobile industry was able to make a good approach in utilizing the American design of automobiles and produce them for both the Canadian buyers and also toward the British market.
Basically, this system provided the Canadian economy an edge against that of the American standing within the international commercial competition. In a way, Muirhead considered that Canada was able to dance around the elephant through utilizing its resources and technology to come up with a well defined level of competition against that of the United States. Agreed upon or not, it could be well mentioned that somehow, this strategy has indeed provided Canada the edge that it needs to manage the competition that it needs to have as leverage against the well established reputation of the United States in the field of international trade.
As a proof, the author made a mention of the most incredible definitions that created a well imposed characteristic that modern Canada stands with today. In accordance to the research of the author, it has been realized that the automotive industry indeed created a well defined economic status for the country. Surely, this mandate over the overall economy of the country allowed the entire national treasury of Canada to gain as much profit as it needs to be able to comply with the needs and demands of the people in the country.
This is perhaps the reason that today, the well established position of the Canadian economy makes it easier for the countrys status in the international trade to attract a certain group of traders to take interest with the import products that the country is capable of releasing to the international market. Understandably, this is how Canada has been noted as the country that simply knows when to march and when to sleep during a well planned and appointed time.
The author further addresses in his writing that the recognition of the Canadian government and Canadian business operators of the importance of perfect timing created a better position for them in the field of the international market trade systems. This is why today Canada is already enjoying a considerably fine position in the face of the international competition among the different countries enjoined in the global field of commercialism. No matter how hard it seemed to be a part of the system, it could be noticed that the strategy of nationalist and continentalism created a positive indication on how the country is able to fare in the face of competition while trying to establish its reputation in the middle of the big countries in the industry mainly the United States and Britain respectively.
Critique and Analysis
Ranging from the step-by-step discussion of the basic identifiable elements that made Canada the country that it is today, Muirhead, the author, was able to compensate on the different shortcomings of other historical accounts that have been written about Canada. Likely, it is through this indicative presentation of facts that the book of Murihead was considered unique and worthy of attention.
Balancing the discussion between the history and the economy of the country, the author was able to make a good presentation of how the past of Canada actually assisted the country and its people towards learning from the different lessons presented to them by history itself. With this approach, the author was able to clarify the different elements that prompted the development of the country towards prosperity even when they are living in the midst of the American imperialism especially when it comes to ruling the international industry of modern commercial trading.
The well researched approach that the author used presented all the necessary facts that are able to lead the readers towards an understanding that provides them a vivid picture as to how Canada gradually made it in the field of international automotive industry success. Surely, through a well presented set of details, this reading presents a comprehensive indication on what steps have been taken by Canada and how all these procedures proved to be important in aiding the country towards the recognizable reputation that it already has in the international trading industries.
Overall Reaction
Being a history professor, Muirhead was indeed a well knowledgeable person who is in the position of creating the reading material that is able to present a balanced definition of history and economy in a very convincing manner. Surely, through referencing the reactions and opinions of other local and international economists, the author was able to create an authentic voice for the reader thus making it more convincing especially when it comes to defining the current state of the country in the face of economic fidelity.
Believably, with the proper knowledge and profound research, the consideration concerning the factual side and the opinionated side of the discussion, the book of Muirhead is an interesting find and a very informative read for those aiming to see how much history has taught Canada in facing up to the challenge of economic freedom from being basically dependent upon the American status in the field of international commercial trading.
The specific command of the subject on the part of the author provided this reading a considerable authoritative discussion of the facts that are intended to make the entire research and discussion presentation an informative factor that describes the journey of Canada towards a more independent economy apart from that of the supporting economic stand of the United States. Having a much freer economy provides the Canadian enterprise owners a chance to decide upon their activities in a much personally controlled manner. Also, with the presentations of the lawful background of the discussion, the reading provides a much considerable indication on the different provisions that are provided by trade agreements that subject Canada within the protection and the limitations as well as capabilities that they have in considering international trade as part of the process of economic rebuilding that they are taking into consideration at present.
Around the globe, there are many different countries that are vying for a considerable position in the international trading industries. At some point, the economic freedom may basically note the power that the country may hold in comparison with the economic stability of others. This is the main reason why it is very important for dependent countries such as Canada to break free from the chains through the utilization of useful strategies that could provide them the strength that they need to face up to the challenge of global competition. Undeniably, through the research and historical data collection, the author of the book, Muirhead, was able to complete the presentation in a considerable manner that provide the best chances for Canada to make economic advances that are able to provide the whole country with the strength it needs to face international competition in the middle of the big daddies of the world economy.
In the world of the modern commercialism and international industries of trading, being able to accomplish trading achievements, given the tough commercial competition, is an essential part of establishing the national reputation and identity. So far, the United States has already started making a good name in the field of the international market competition. This established identity has made this country a well known capitalist economy, that enables its business entities to gain a proper recognition even in the field of the international trade exchange.
As far as Canada is concerned, basically, although also considered to be among the first world countries, it has only the fourth level of commercial identity in the overall rating that involved international entities around the globe. The main point is what solutions there are for Canada to fare better in the commercial world lead by the United States. This is the main consideration that Muirhead intended to show in his writing. The questions addressed, include the following how is Canada trying to make a good sense of its resources and its people to face the competition How is the country able to take charge of its responsibilities in the field of the international market thus making a name for itself that is recognizably popular in the face of international commercialism These are among the primary questions that Muirhead intended to answer through his book Dancing around the Elephant.
Using historical details about the country and case-based indications of Canadas stepping stones towards development, Muirhead showed the different elements that were considered by the Canadian government to be able to reach the status that they have at present. The author showed the possible steps that Canadians themselves could take as they face the future of far more intricate challenges when it comes to the international commercialism.
General information about the Book
Unlike other common history books about Canada, the book of Muirhead intended to show one side of Canadas rich pursuit toward the international recognition in the field of the modern commerce. Basically, this book tries to discuss the different operations of the Canadian government with regard to the aim of the country to make a good name in the field of the international commercial trading amidst the challenge of modern globalization.
Within the context of this book, a specific consideration made on the different entities that exists within the country to further develop the overall economic status of the Canada has been clearly emphasized by the author. Through these particular presentations, it has been made certain that Canada is indeed making a good sense of whatever resources that they have.
Considering Canada as an entity that dances around the elephant United States, this book further intends to make a vivid presentation of the way Canada tries to create strategies that are more than just direct competition to the big daddy of the international commerce. Explaining the international competition as the international capitalism through the use of indirect strategies such as continentalism and nationalism. These factors, though indirect, have actually provided Canada with the source of competitive confidence that the country is most able to contradict the impending competition that not only the US economy poses but also that of the British rule in the international trade and exchange industries. To know more about the detailed indications that the book itself presents to the readers, the following section shall discuss the said matters further.
Content and Summary
Starting from discussing the history of Canada as a dependent economy when it comes to standing as a part of the international trade during the 1960s, Muirhead tried to make a good presentation of how the developments in the country took place. Through the definition of what the history was able to contribute to the success of the entire country, the author outlines the most definitive factors that lead towards the advancement of Canadas economy towards the modern globalization.
Muirhead was able to instantiate the different factors that made Canada the developed state it is at present. With the properly defined stages of development, the author himself outlined the progress that Canada initiated for the sake of further making a good stand in gradually leaving the umbrella of economic protection that the United States provides the country.
In latter chapters, the author presented that different acts and laws that are formed between the United States and Canada when it comes to trade systems that occurred between the said countries. Such trade acts included that of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement of 1989 which originated the free trade between the two countries. This allowed Canada to provide exports to the United States as well as accept import products for the country with lesser tax responsibilities. However, due to the fact that the economy of Canada is in a much dependent state, it is less able to provide exports compared to how much import products it takes in from the United States. In short, this agreement has resulted into a much one-sided benefit that belonged to the United States as primary actors within the agreement.
Another trade act is that of the Products Trade Agreement. This is when the Canadian government took the opportunity to make a good use of the law to get the best benefits they could get from the agreement formed. As pointed out by Muirhead, the Canadian economy took a big break as the strategy of the automotive advancement came into the picture. Through the protection provided by the Products Trade Agreement, the Canadian automobile industry was able to make a good approach in utilizing the American design of automobiles and produce them for both the Canadian buyers and also toward the British market.
Basically, this system provided the Canadian economy an edge against that of the American standing within the international commercial competition. In a way, Muirhead considered that Canada was able to dance around the elephant through utilizing its resources and technology to come up with a well defined level of competition against that of the United States. Agreed upon or not, it could be well mentioned that somehow, this strategy has indeed provided Canada the edge that it needs to manage the competition that it needs to have as leverage against the well established reputation of the United States in the field of international trade.
As a proof, the author made a mention of the most incredible definitions that created a well imposed characteristic that modern Canada stands with today. In accordance to the research of the author, it has been realized that the automotive industry indeed created a well defined economic status for the country. Surely, this mandate over the overall economy of the country allowed the entire national treasury of Canada to gain as much profit as it needs to be able to comply with the needs and demands of the people in the country.
This is perhaps the reason that today, the well established position of the Canadian economy makes it easier for the countrys status in the international trade to attract a certain group of traders to take interest with the import products that the country is capable of releasing to the international market. Understandably, this is how Canada has been noted as the country that simply knows when to march and when to sleep during a well planned and appointed time.
The author further addresses in his writing that the recognition of the Canadian government and Canadian business operators of the importance of perfect timing created a better position for them in the field of the international market trade systems. This is why today Canada is already enjoying a considerably fine position in the face of the international competition among the different countries enjoined in the global field of commercialism. No matter how hard it seemed to be a part of the system, it could be noticed that the strategy of nationalist and continentalism created a positive indication on how the country is able to fare in the face of competition while trying to establish its reputation in the middle of the big countries in the industry mainly the United States and Britain respectively.
Critique and Analysis
Ranging from the step-by-step discussion of the basic identifiable elements that made Canada the country that it is today, Muirhead, the author, was able to compensate on the different shortcomings of other historical accounts that have been written about Canada. Likely, it is through this indicative presentation of facts that the book of Murihead was considered unique and worthy of attention.
Balancing the discussion between the history and the economy of the country, the author was able to make a good presentation of how the past of Canada actually assisted the country and its people towards learning from the different lessons presented to them by history itself. With this approach, the author was able to clarify the different elements that prompted the development of the country towards prosperity even when they are living in the midst of the American imperialism especially when it comes to ruling the international industry of modern commercial trading.
The well researched approach that the author used presented all the necessary facts that are able to lead the readers towards an understanding that provides them a vivid picture as to how Canada gradually made it in the field of international automotive industry success. Surely, through a well presented set of details, this reading presents a comprehensive indication on what steps have been taken by Canada and how all these procedures proved to be important in aiding the country towards the recognizable reputation that it already has in the international trading industries.
Overall Reaction
Being a history professor, Muirhead was indeed a well knowledgeable person who is in the position of creating the reading material that is able to present a balanced definition of history and economy in a very convincing manner. Surely, through referencing the reactions and opinions of other local and international economists, the author was able to create an authentic voice for the reader thus making it more convincing especially when it comes to defining the current state of the country in the face of economic fidelity.
Believably, with the proper knowledge and profound research, the consideration concerning the factual side and the opinionated side of the discussion, the book of Muirhead is an interesting find and a very informative read for those aiming to see how much history has taught Canada in facing up to the challenge of economic freedom from being basically dependent upon the American status in the field of international commercial trading.
The specific command of the subject on the part of the author provided this reading a considerable authoritative discussion of the facts that are intended to make the entire research and discussion presentation an informative factor that describes the journey of Canada towards a more independent economy apart from that of the supporting economic stand of the United States. Having a much freer economy provides the Canadian enterprise owners a chance to decide upon their activities in a much personally controlled manner. Also, with the presentations of the lawful background of the discussion, the reading provides a much considerable indication on the different provisions that are provided by trade agreements that subject Canada within the protection and the limitations as well as capabilities that they have in considering international trade as part of the process of economic rebuilding that they are taking into consideration at present.
Around the globe, there are many different countries that are vying for a considerable position in the international trading industries. At some point, the economic freedom may basically note the power that the country may hold in comparison with the economic stability of others. This is the main reason why it is very important for dependent countries such as Canada to break free from the chains through the utilization of useful strategies that could provide them the strength that they need to face up to the challenge of global competition. Undeniably, through the research and historical data collection, the author of the book, Muirhead, was able to complete the presentation in a considerable manner that provide the best chances for Canada to make economic advances that are able to provide the whole country with the strength it needs to face international competition in the middle of the big daddies of the world economy.
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