Massey Lectures Books in Order
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The Massey Lectures series is a collection of non-fiction books originally delivered as public lectures in Canada, published by House of Anansi Press between 1967 and 2011. Each book addresses pressing social, political, or cultural themes through a reflective and analytical lens, often examining power structures, identity, and societal challenges. The series features a range of authors, including Margaret Atwood, Noam Chomsky, and Douglas Coupland, who explore topics such as debt, propaganda, modern identity, and the human condition in diverse contexts.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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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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Buy on Amazon1989 · 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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Buy on Amazon1991 · 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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Buy on Amazon2004 · 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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Buy on Amazon2005 · 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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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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Buy on Amazon2010 · 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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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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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Massey Lectures books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Like a Conquered Province: The Moral Ambiguity of America”. Start with “Like a Conquered Province: The Moral Ambiguity of America.”
How many books are in the Massey Lectures series?
We list 8 books , published between 1967–2011.
Where can I buy the Massey Lectures books?
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