His recent book, Inside the NDP War Room: Competing for Credibility in a Federal Election (MQUP, 2012) was nominated for a Writer’s Trust Award. Dr. McLean’s previous works include Public Art in Canada: Critical Perspectives (UTP, 2009), a collection of essays from critical thinkers and artists, co-edited with Dr. Annie Gérin of UQàM. Dr. McLean’s past experience includes a full career as a broadcast journalist (CTV and the CBC) in Western Canada. A