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Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Early pacifist traditions in Canada -- 2. The collapse of liberal pacifism -- 3. Conscription and conscience -- 4. A resurgent peace movement -- 5. In search of peace and social justice -- 6. Crisis and consolidation -- 7. The courage of conviction -- 8. Alternative pacifist service -- 9. Relief and reconciliation -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Index

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