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What Are We Doing Here?

From: The Elective Mind

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 The introduction lays out the intent of the book, a long essay reflecting on the value of elective courses in university, specifically philosophy, as an opportunity for shared, social learning … 31 $3.10 Add
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From: Civilizing the State

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 The introduction outlines the world’s environmental, political, economic, social and public health contexts from which the book arises, and makes a call for transformative change based on … 9 $0.90 Add
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From: What's Up With White Women

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 The Canyon We Must Cross Working in Relationship A Push Focus Groups The Power of Language Acknowledging Our Lens ; 11 $1.10 Add
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From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

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 Positions the NDP party at the time of the books publication soon after Jack Layton’s death. Outlines a bit about how Layton got the NDP in the position it was after the 2011 election. 7 $0.70 Add
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From: Animals and the Law

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 Overview of the general nature of problems faced by people seeking legal consideration of animals’ interests. 11 $1.10 Add
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Play It Once Again

From: On Nostalgia

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 The introduction discusses paradise as a place where nothing ever happens, as in the song "Heaven" by the Talking Heads. It also discusses the tension in nostalgia between the loss, the … 3 $0.30 Add
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Christchurch and what it means for North America

From: On Borrowed Time

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 An examination of the destruction and tragedy of the Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake, as well as its implications for metropolitan cities in North America. 14 $1.40 Add
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From: Reset

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 In the introduction, Deibert explores our dependence on smart phones and the internet, and the anxiety that this can cause. He also discusses social media, cyberwarfare, data breaches, and how we … 28 $2.80 Add
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From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

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 This chapter examines the author’s search for their roots in Scotland and how that search helped her connect with the First Nations struggle in North America. 7 $0.70 Add
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From: Asleep in the Deep

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 The introduction summarizes the events surrounding the German sinking of the Canadian Hospital Ship Llandovery Castle in World War I. Following the war, the actions of the U-boat commander and … 5 $0.50 Add
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From: North America's Arctic Borders

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 In the introduction, the editors of the volume introduce their topic and define important terms. They suggest that there are important perspectives to be gained from exploring the North American … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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World at War, Women at War

From: Material Traces of War

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 In the introduction, the authors discuss how our analysis of the world wars is gendered, with men playing the active role in combat and decision-making. They also detail some of the museum work … ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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From: History of the Jews in Quebec

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 The introduction lays out the contents of the book and outlines some key topics and concerns in regards to Jewish history in Quebec. 8 $0.80 Add
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From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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 In the introduction, the author reflects on the first volume in this series, and notes that her feminism is what inspired this work. 5 $0.50 Add
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From: Fixing Fashion

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 The introduction begins with a look at the author’s early career in the fashion industry, particularly, the international sourcing of Hanes brand clothing. The author introduces some key … 10 $1.00 Add
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Farm Workers, Collective Bargaining Rights, and the Meaning of Constitutional Protection

From: Constitutional Labour Rights in Canada

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 Introduces farm workers, collective bargaining rights and the meaning of constitutional protection, focusing on the landmark Fraser case and constitutionalizing labour rights. 29 $2.90 Add