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Book Synopsis: WithMarginal Man, Alexander John Watson provides the first in-depth intellectual biography of Harold Adams Innis (1894-1952), the great Canadian economic historian and communications guru. Melding biography and analysis, Watson presents, in unprecedented detail, the links between key events in Innis' life and scholarly influences, and the intellectual synthesis that Innis produced. Watson illustrates and reconciles the great thinker's movement from rural Ontario to the centre of Canadian and international scholarship, followed by his relegation to the margin by scholars who did not understand his political project and the essential consistency of his scholarship and vision. Based on exhaustive research including interviews and reviews of archival sources, the book's methodology reflects that of Innis himself, emphasizing oral tradition and 'dirt' research. Innis' thought is remarkably relevant to today's world, and Marginal Man discusses his foresight with regards to technological changes - such as the arrival of the internet - as well as historical changes including the end of the Cold War and the beginnings of today's unipolar world order. This book is an extraordinary work of scholarship in its own right, as well as an essential companion to the work of its subject, one of Canada's most important minds. Works by Harold A. Innis History of the Fur Trade in Canada The Bias of Communication  Read more

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Looking for a book that will truly challenge your perceptions of the world? Look no further than "Marginal Man: The Dark Vision of Harold Innis." This remarkable book, written by Alexander John Watson, offers an in-depth intellectual biography of the influential Canadian economic historian and communications pioneer, Harold Adams Innis. With a unique blend of biography and analysis, Watson delves into the life and scholarly influences of Innis, providing unprecedented insights into the great thinker's intellectual synthesis.

Through exhaustive research and interviews, Watson illuminates the key events in Innis' life and the profound impact they had on his visionary ideas. By exploring Innis' journey from rural Ontario to the forefront of Canadian and international scholarship, Watson reveals the unjust relegation of Innis to the margins by scholars who failed to grasp the essence of his political project and the consistency of his scholarship and vision.

What makes "Marginal Man" truly remarkable is its timeliness. Innis' forward-thinking ideas are as relevant as ever in today's rapidly evolving world. From his insightful predictions about technological advancements, like the internet, to his astute observations about historical changes, such as the end of the Cold War, Innis' intellectual legacy remains deeply insightful and thought-provoking. This book serves as an extraordinary work of scholarship in its own right, while also being an indispensable companion to the brilliance of Harold A. Innis, one of Canada's most important minds.

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