{"product_id":"building-canada-1","title":"Building Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost Canadians can take for granted conveniences and services far above levels considered acceptable even a few decades ago. This quality of life was made possible in part by the development of modern, complex, large-scale public works infrastructures. It represents a remarkable achievement. Climate, terrain, and limitations in resources and technological capabilities challenged generations of pioneers, soldiers, labourers, and engineers. Despite formidable difficulties, they built the essential edifices for everyday life: railways and urban transit systems, bridges and roads, sewers and waterworks, utilities and flood control works, airports and canals, electrical utilities and public buildings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Canada\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the public works that helped to transform Canada from wilderness to a modern country. For the first time, a single volume describes Canadian history in terms of its public works. Each chapter includes highlights and examples of standard practice, along with a wealth of illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMembers of the Canadian Public Works Association have sponsored this volume in recognition of the accomplishments of their predecessors and the achievements of their profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"By Norman Ball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53617617961340,"sku":"9781442671621","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4980\/0541\/files\/9781442671621.jpg?v=1731031052","url":"https:\/\/combined-academic.myshopify.com\/products\/building-canada-1","provider":"Combined Academic Publishers - Mare Nostrum Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}