This book provides a range of essays dealing with political, social, cultural and literary themes, such as the shift from pioneer life to the connection to empire, as well as technological developments, the domination of nature, and the social power of the internet. These critical essays examine various, interconnected aspects of contemporary Canadian society. Using the analytical tools of their particular fields, such as political science and cultural and literary studies, the writers of these essays concentrate on many of the crucial factors that have shaped current social, cultural reality in Canada. These writers have contributed to this collection of essays: Susan Ellis, Ches Skinner, Douglas Bailie, Gordon Hatt, Brian Flack, Michael Welton, Diane Meaghan, Howard A. Doughty.