Stop Signs — Cars and Capitalism on the Road to Economic, Social and Ecological Decay
“Engler and Mugyenyi’s activist backgrounds give the book its unique and impassioned tone, whether they are juggling the personal account of getting around the United States on Greyhound buses or synthesizing all existing facts about the automobile industry. The result is a smart and expansive critique of car-dependent North America that is convincing and frightening. This book is an eye-opener for everyone – from the stubborn car-lover to the anti-car activist who wants to brush up on the facts.” Montreal Review Of Books.
“Stop Signs is a riveting read on the perniciousness and the falsities that undergird car culture, and importantly, how we can extricate ourselves from the capitalist-serving morass.” Dissident Voice. To read review click here.
“At a time of growing global awareness and support for climate justice, Stop Signs is a key read for anyone looking to gain knowledge and insight into the contemporary crossroads faced by societies increasingly dependent and shaped by the automobile.” Rabble.ca . To read review click here.
“Stop Signs is probably the most comprehensive assessment of the power of the automobile I’ve yet read. It’s a history lesson on the car, and its rapid evolution and a field guide to Homo Automotivus. As the subtitle suggests, it focuses on the economic, social and environmental, but also neatly summarises topics like health, psychology, race, advertising and planning.” Carbusters To read review click here.
Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy
“A must-read.” Halifax Chronicle Herald. To read review click here.
“Leftist gadfly tears down foreign policy.” Ottawa Citizen
“Best critical survey of Canadian foreign policy to date.” Upping the Anti. To read review click here.
“Encyclopedic look at Canadian misdeeds.” Toronto Now. To read review click here.
“The best gift I could have hoped for as I retired after 35 years as a foreign affairs journalist with [Montreal daily] La Presse.” Jooneed Khan, Montreal Serai. To read review click here.
“Broad in scope and packing many a punch, The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy is likely to become an important reference for international solidarity activists.” Montreal Hour. To read review click here.
“Engler presents an impressive cascade of evidence that Canada is not exactly a force for good in the world.” Montreal Review of Books. To read review click here.
“A book that has been desperately needed for a long time.” New Socialist. To read review click here.
“Persuasive, well researched, sweeping historical critique of Canadian foreign policy.” Peoples Voice. To reaqd review click here.
“Whatever your politics, it’s hard to put down The Black Book without seriously questioning Canada’s image.” Concordia Link. To read review click here.
“An extremely interesting and quite largely convincing book.” rabble.ca. To read review click here.
“Fine book.”” Socialist Worker.
“Lays out the facts on Canada’s sinister role as a partner in world imperialist and colonial quests.” Canadian Charger. To read review click here.
“Engler’s book is written in a concise, straightforward style that mostly lets the meticulously referenced facts speak for themselves.” zmag.org. To read review click here.
“One of the most important studies of Canada’s international role in years… Engler [is]… one of the most important voices on the Canadian Left today.” Briarpatch magazine. To read review click here.
Canada and Israel
“The only book that need be written on Canada’s policies towards Israel… The most carefully documented book relating to the Israel/Palestine conflict I have ever read.” Michael Neumann, author of The Case Against Israel, CounterPunch. To read review click here.
“Works like his own excellent little book, Canada and Israel, will provide a solid basis for educating the reading public concerning Canada‘s role in Building Apartheid, and should be mandatory to be read by the politicians of the country.” Jim MIlls, Pacific Free Press. To read review click here.
“Engler’s style is clear and direct. He writes with passion and careful documentation.” London Free Press. To read review click here.
“Skillfully constructs a coherent narrative … well-referenced and easy-to-follow exposé.” Electronic Intifada. To read review click here.
“Fortunately, there are still publishers that will take on writers like Engler.” Canadian Dimension. To read review click here.
“Comprehensive… easy-to-read.” Toronto Now. To read review click here.
“Indispensable resource for students and activists alike.” Newsocialist. To read review click here.
“Fine work.” Zmag.org. To read review click here.
“Contains much essential information.” Dissidentvoice.org. To read review click here.
“Masterfull” L’aut’journal. To read review (in French) click here.
“A stunning examination of the history of Canada-Israel relations and a key read for anyone interested in Canadian foreign policy.” Montreal Hour. To read review click here.
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“Four good books.” Rick Salutin Globe and Mail. To read column click here.
