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Douglas Coupland

1 series 5 books in order 4 standalone books

Douglas Coupland (born 1961) is a Canadian novelist whose fiction is complemented by recognized works in design and visual art from his early formal training. His first novel, the 1991 international bestseller Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, popularized terms such as McJob and Generation X. He has published thirteen novels, a short story collection, seven non-fiction books, and dramatic works and screenplays, and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Born
1961
Known for
Massey Lectures

Series by Douglas Coupland

Massey Lectures

8 books in order · 1967–2011

  1. Like a Conquered Province: The Moral Ambiguity of America

    1967 · Paul Goodman

    Like a Conquered Province: The Moral Ambiguity of America is a book based on Paul Goodman's Massey Lectures delivered for the Canadian Broadcasting…

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  2. Cover of Necessary illusions

    Necessary illusions

    1989 · Noam Chomsky

    Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies is a 1989 book by Noam Chomsky that examines how political power uses propaganda to…

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    The malaise of modernity

    1991 · Charles Taylor

    The Malaise of Modernity is a book by the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor, based on his 1991 Massey Lecture of the same title. It was first…

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    A short history of progress

    2004 · Ronald Wright

    A Short History of Progress by Ronald Wright explores how human progress has often led to downfall. The book uses examples from prehistoric times,…

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    Race against time

    2005 · Lewis, Stephen

    Race Against Time: Searching for Hope in AIDS-Ravaged Africa is a non-fiction book written by Stephen Lewis for the Massey Lectures. It was written…

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  6. Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth

    2008 · Margaret Atwood

    Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth is a non-fiction book written by Margaret Atwood, based on the 2008 Massey Lectures. The book consists of…

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    PlayerOne

    2010 · Douglas Coupland

    Douglas Coupland's 2010 Massey Lecture is a five-hour story set in an airport cocktail lounge during a global disaster. Five characters are trapped…

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  8. Winter: Five Windows on the Season

    2011 · Adam Gopnik

    Winter: Five Windows on the Season is a nonfiction book written by Adam Gopnik for the 2011 Massey Lectures. The book consists of five chapters, each…

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Standalone books

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  2. Cover of Microserfs
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  3. Cover of Generation X
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  4. Cover of Miss Wyoming Uk Edition
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Douglas Coupland written?

We list 5 books by Douglas Coupland across 1 series, published between 1967–2011 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Douglas Coupland's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Like a Conquered Province: The Moral Ambiguity of America.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Douglas Coupland's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.