German-Canadian Yearbook

German-Canadian Yearbook

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The German-Canadian Yearbook provides an open and unbiased forum for the presentation of and research into German Canadiana past and present and the relations between Canada and the German-speaking countries. The term "Germans" is used in the linguistic, ethnic sense of the word. The book is undoubtedly a major contribution to ethnic studies which recently gained widespread importance in Canada. The editor and numerous contributors in this country and abroad endeavored to present an accurate, colorful and easily comprehensive picture of German-Canadian history from the beginning to the present day. The articles are written in a style which is attractive not only to scholars but also to the public at large. Articles are accepted in English, German and French.

The Yearbook is divided into several sections. Section I contains contributions of a more general nature, dealing with such problems as historical research, Canadian identity, multiculturalism, ethnic studies, etc. The following two sections consist of articles about German-Canadiana in the fields of history, sociology, linguistics, literature and art. In Section IV, the reader will find short biographies of important German Canadians of the past and present which are to lay the foundation of a dictionary of "German-Canadian Biography". Much space is devoted to the next section, the documentation part of the book which features reports written by Germans about German pioneer life and literary works by German-Canadians. "German Heritage" is the heading of Section VI; on the occasion of anniversaries there are short accounts of outstanding Germans and their effect on Canada. In Section VII, German-Canadian organizations report on their histories and present activities. The last two sections contain book reviews and bibliographies.

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Many of the authors considered their research a most fascinating exploration into a little known field. You are invited to share their intellectual experience by subscribing to this Yearbook. With a length of 270 to 350 pages, containing many black and white illustrations plus 4 color plates in most volumes. Each Yearbook is attractively cloth-bound, protected by a sturdy dust jacket and printed on quality paper. The Yearbook is published every one and a half to two years. Volume I for 1973 (reprinted 1983), Volume II for 1975, Vol. III for 1976, Vol. IV for 1978, Vol. V for 1979, Vol. VI for 1981, Vol. VII for 1983, Vol. VIII for 1985, Vol. IX for 1987, Vol. X for 1988, Vol. XI for 1990, Vol. XII for 1992, Vol. XIII for 1994, Vol. XIV for 1996, Vol. XV for 1989, Vol. XVI for 2000, and Vol. XVII for 2002 are still available. Tables of contents for each of these volumes can be obtained free of charge by writing to us. The price for each volume is $24.00 (plus postage and handling).

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Volume I of the GC Yearbook (ed. H. Froeschle)

Volume II of the GC Yearbook (ed. H. Froeschle)

Volume III of the GC Yearbook (ed. H. Froeschle)

Volume IV of the GC Yearbook (ed. H. Froeschle)

Volume V of the GC Yearbook (ed. H. Froeschle)

Volume VI of the GC Yearbook (ed. H. Froeschle)

Volume VII of the GC Yearbook (ed. H. Froeschle)

Volume VIII of the GC Yearbook (ed.G. Friesen and K. Guerttler)

Volume IX of the GC Yearbook (ed.G. Friesen and K. Guerttler)

Volume X of the GC Yearbook (ed.G. Friesen and K. Guerttler)

Volume XI of the GC Yearbook (ed. H. Froeschle and L. Zimmermann)