Civil and Civic

Boundaries between private sectors and public realms are questioned in this medley of contemporary poems from an established Canadian voice. Themes of medicine, the military, science, public relations, social justice, media, business, and the environmental movement are examined, illustrating the unintended effects of transparency versus obligation. Exploring the happy accidents that can occur when irreconcilable spheres of influence collide, Jonathan Bennett offers insightful, relevant verse with exacting and vivid diction.