Power from the North: Territory, Identity, and the Culture of Hydroelectricity i

Description: Power from the North by Caroline Desbiens This book explores how French Canadas aspirations migrated north with natural resource development, creating a culture of hydroelectricity that continues to shape territorial planning and relations with Aboriginal peoples in the province. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the 1970s, Hydro-Québec declared in a publicity campaign "We Are Hydro-Québécois." The slogan symbolized the extent to which hydroelectric development in the North had come to both reflect and fuel French Canadas aspirations. The slogan helped Quebecers relate to the provinces northern territory and to accept the exploitation of its resources.In Power from the North, Caroline Desbiens explores how this culture of hydroelectricity helped shape the landscape during the first phase of the James Bay hydroelectric project. Policy makers and citizens did not, she argues, view those who built the dams as mere workers – they saw them as pioneers in a previously uninhabited land now inscribed with the codes of culture and spectacle. This insightful work shows that if Quebec hopes to engage in truly sustainable resource development, all actors must bring an awareness of their cultural histories and visions of nature, North, and nation to the negotiating table. Author Biography Caroline Desbiens is a professor of geography at Laval University. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Historical Geography of the North. Table of Contents Foreword: Ideas of North / Graeme WynnIntroduction: Looking NorthPart 1: Power and the North1 The Nexus of Hydroelectricity in Quebec2 Discovering a New World: James Bay as Eeyou IstcheePart 2: Writing the Land3 Who Shall Convert the Wilderness into a Flourishing Country?4 From the Roman de la Terre to the Roman des RessourcesPart 3: Rewriting the Land5 Pioneers6 Workers7 SpectatorsConclusion: Ongoing Stories and Powers from the NorthNotesSelected BibliographyIndex Review Caroline Desbiens explores the nexus of hydroelectricity, Québécois identity, and the cultural narratives that are used by southern Québécois to justify resource development in the northern regions of the province. The result is a wonderfully personal and critical reflection on the culture of hydroelectricity in Québec and "the importance of reading economic development through a cultural lens." [It] is an excellent new contribution to the Nature|History|Society series from UBC Press. It connects beautifully with the other books in the series and will compliment work on the ways in which people conceptualize and transform the north through material, and particularly discursive, formations. -- Morgan Moffitt, Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta * Journal of Polar Record * Promotional A thought-provoking exploration of the links between French Canadian nationalism and natural resource exploitation in Northern Quebec. Long Description In the 1970s, Hydro-Qubec declared "We AreHydro-Qubcois." The slogan symbolized the extent to whichhydroelectric development in the North had come to both reflect andfuel French Canadas aspirations. The slogan helped Quebecersrelate to the provinces northern territory and to accept theexploitation of its resources. In Power from the North, Caroline Desbiens explores how thisculture of hydroelectricity helped shape the landscape during the firstphase of the James Bay hydroelectric project. Policy makers andcitizens did not, she argues, view those who built the dams as mereworkers - they saw them as pioneers in a previouslyuninhabited land now inscribed with the codes of culture and spectacle.This insightful work shows that if Quebec hopes to engage in trulysustainable resource development, all actors must bring an awareness oftheir cultural histories and visions of nature, North, and nation tothe negotiating table. Review Quote " Power from the North is a much-needed reinterpretation of Quebecs relationship with its north. Desbienss sophisticated critique of nationalist, heroic narratives inherent in the earlier James Bay projects argues persuasively that development has been both an aspect of the modern technocratic state and a troubling legacy of colonialism in Quebec. This timely historical geography speaks directly to this legacy, as well as to current political rhetoric about the North." - Hans M. Carlson, author of Home Is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land Promotional "Headline" A thought-provoking exploration of the links between French Canadian nationalism and natural resource exploitation in Northern Quebec. Description for Reader In the 1970s, Hydro-Qu Description for Teachers/Educators Power from the North will appeal to geographers, historians, policy makers, and environmentalists and anyone interested in First Nations, resource co-management, and cultural approaches to energy. Details ISBN0774824174 Author Caroline Desbiens Short Title POWER FROM THE NORTH Pages 312 Language English ISBN-10 0774824174 ISBN-13 9780774824170 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 DEWEY 333.914 Publication Date 2014-01-01 Subtitle Territory, Identity, and the Culture of Hydroelectricity in Quebec UK Release Date 2014-01-01 Imprint University of British Columbia Press Place of Publication Vancouver Country of Publication Canada Publisher University of British Columbia Press Series Nature | History | Society Illustrations 24 photos, 2 maps Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161752453;

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