Litt (Carleton U., Canada) details the career of Canadian politician John Turner and sheds light on changes in the Liberal Party during Turner's career, offering an overview of Canadian federal politics in the 1960s through the 1980s and insight on ongoing debates on Liberalism, nationalism, and Canada's place in the world. The book draws on Turner's personal papers and other archival collections, as well as the author's interviews with Turner and Turner's friends, family, and colleagues. It is illustrated with a wealth of b&w historical photos and political cartoons. The book is distributed in the US by the University of Washington Press and in Canada by the University of Toronto Press. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)