Centre for American Studies

News Archives 2004

Faculty Publications, Presentations and Media Appearances

Jack Blocker's Alcohol and Temperance in Modern History: An International Encyclopedia, 2 vols. (Santa Barbara, CA; Denver, CO; and Oxford, England: ABC-Clio, 2003) was awarded "Oustanding Acedemic Title for 2004," by Choice: current reviews for Academic Libraries in January.

Andrew Johnston (History) wrote "The anatomy of anti-Americanism," Op-Ed in the Star, December 28, 2004, and " should be leery of Bush doctrine," Op-Ed in the Toronto Star, December 3, 2004. Click here for the link.

Andrew Johnston (History) spoke about President Bush's visit to Canada on 106.9 6X-FM () on November 29, 2004, on News Radio AM 980 (London) on November 30, and on CJBK (London) on December 1.

Don Abelson (Political Science) appeared on The Inquiry (The New PL, London) on November 27, 2004 to talk about President Bush's visit to Canada.

Andrew Johnston (History) spoke on November 24, 2004, to The Harvey Club of London on the implications of the 2004 Presidential Election.

Andrew Johnston (History) wrote “Stormy weather ahead,” Op-Ed in The Toronto Star, November 4, 2004. Click here for the link.

Don Abelson, Will McKercher and Andrew Johnston recorded their thoughts on the election for the Western Media Newsroom. Click here for the link.

Don Abelson (Political Science) was a guest on “The US Presidential Election,” More to Life , TV , November 2.

Don Abelson (Political Science) served as chief political commentator for CBC Radio's coverage of the U.S. election, 8-midnight, November 2, 2004.

Don Abelson (Political Science) wrote “The American Presidential Election,” Op.ed, , October 30, 2004.

Andrew Johnston (History) spoke about the first U.S. presidential debate on AM 980 (London) and CFOS (Owen Sound), October 1, 2004. He also spoke about the election on CKBY (London) on October 25, 2004, CJBK (London), the New PL's New Day, AM 980 (London), and 106.9 6X-FM (Fanshawe College) on November 1; CJKB, AM 980 and CFOS (Owen Sound) on November 3; and the Charles Adler Show, CJOB, Winnipeg on November 8, 2004. His comments on the Cheney-Edwards debate can be found on the UWO media page. Click here for the link.

Don Abelson (Political Science) spoke on the Stirling Faux Show, Vancouver, AM CKNW, on October 31, 2004; “Results 2004,” CJBK AM 1290 Radio (London), November 3; “The American Election,” CJBK AM 1290 Radio (London), November 4; and, with Andrew Johnston, on "The US Presidential Election,” The Inquiry, The New PL (London), November 5. Andrew Johnston (History) spoke at a -Windsor Alumni Reception at the Renaissance Club, in Detroit on Monday, October 18, 2004. His talk was entitled "Beyond anti-Americanism: a balanced look at Canadian-American relations." For the full text of his speech click here.

Don Abelson (Political Science) spoke on the U.S. election on Jim Chapman Live, Wednesday, September 22, 2004.