UBC Press is proud to publish outstanding scholarly works by some of the world’s preeminent scholars. We congratulate our authors and volume editors who have been recognized with awards and citations.
Borderlands
How We Talk About Canada
In Borderlands, W.H. New poetically and metaphorically considers the image of 'the border' in Canada and how it affects the way Canadians look at themselves and their society.
2000, Winner - Bronze Medal, Leipzig International Book Art Competition for best designed book
1998, Winner - Alcuin Citation for excellence in book design in Canada, Alcuin Society
- Copyright year: 1998
Fort Langley Journals, 1827-30
Contains a wealth of information about social and administrative life at Fort Langley.
1999, Winner - Third Prize, BC Historical Federation Writing Competition
- Copyright year: 1998
Talk and Log
Wilderness Politics in British Columbia
A comprehensive account of the rise of the wilderness movement in British Columbia examines the forest industry's political strategies, and analyzes the inner workings of the policy process.
1998, Shortlisted - Donner Prize, Donner Foundation
- Copyright year: 1998
Spuzzum
Fraser Canyon Histories 1808-1939
Juxtaposing historical narratives and cultural interpretation, this book explores the history of Spuzzum and the Nlaka'pamux people on the turbulent Fraser River.
2000, Winner - Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine
- Copyright year: 1998
The Limits of Labour
Class Formation and the Labour Movement in Calgary, 1883-1929
1999, Winner - Clio Award (Prairie Region), Canadian Historical Association
- Copyright year: 1998
Death So Noble
Memory, Meaning, and the First World War
This book examines Canada’s collective memory of the First World War through the 1920s and 1930s. It is a cultural history, considering art, music, and literature.
1998, Winner - Sir John A. Macdonald Prize, Canadian Historical Association
1997, Shortlisted - Lionel Gelber Prize, Munk Centre for International Studies (Trinity College)
1998, Winner - Charles P. Stacey Award
1997, Winner - Dafoe Book Prize, J.W. Dafoe Foundation
2000, Commended - Francois-Xavier Garneau Prize, Canadian Historical Association
- Copyright year: 1999