Ted Harrison

"This will be essential reading for those studying sociology, social policy, social work, health studies, disability studies, and those in the therapy and nursing professions."--Jacket.

Author writes about ten Canadian cities and towns, each representing a different aspect of this unique land and people.

When hard times befall the Athapaskan Indians living on the banks of the Yukon River, Nik, a young brave, sets out on a perilous journey to find the Great Shaman and get help for his people.

Introduces through brief text and illustrations, the letters of the alphabet and various aspects of life in the Arctic.

Tells the story of Elvis after Elvis, exploring a spiritual dimension to the Elvis revival, where fans create a fantasy quasi-religion through which they blend and confuse Elvis and Jesus. In the growing myth of Elvis, Harrison identifies a vibrant synthesis between money and faith, unique to the modern age, but reminiscent of the early centuries of Christianity. Underpinning the whole story is Elvis's extraordinary charisma, thousands of fans simply having a lot of fun and ultimately some great, enduring music.