Crime & Media
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From  NEW! The Basics: The Origins of Law |
Chapter One provides a brief overview for understanding where the law comes from and breaks down the sources of these laws. Topics discussed include Indigenous law and government, the Indian Act, … | Mark Bourrie | 13 | 2023 | $1.30 Add |
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From  NEW! Widow KimFrom: The Trauma Beat |
In this chapter, Cherry examines the media coverage surrounding the death of constable William Hancox. Cherry includes excerpts from her interview with the widow of the deceased, who describes … | Tamara Cherry | 14 | 2023 | $1.40 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 2: A National Mystery, 1962Part One: An Art History Mystery |
In 1962 the Canadian art market is flooded with forgeries of Group of Seven paintings available at auction causing concern from police, art critics and the public. | John S. Dellandrea | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
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From NEW! Gregory Stewart’s MotherFrom: The Trauma Beat |
In this chapter, Cherry examines the limited, and sometimes non-existent media coverage of homicides in neighborhoods with low income and high crime rates. Cherry analyzes homicides ignored by … | Tamara Cherry | 18 | 2023 | $1.80 Add |
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From NEW! Making the Sausage: How Policies Become Laws |
Chapter Two focuses on the process of policies becoming law. Topics addressed include the legislative process, the types of bills (Public and Private Bills), the timing of Bills, the … | Mark Bourrie | 12 | 2023 | $1.20 Add |
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From  NEW! The Dilemma |
Félix Séguin continues to recount his relationship with Scoppa, giving insights into Scoppa’s character. | Eric Thibault; Félix Séguin | 11 | 2022 | $1.10 Add |
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From  NEW! Vice and the Tumbling DiceFrom: Vancouver Vice |
In this chapter, the author details the history of the policing of vice in Vancouver, and the corruption that often accompanied these efforts. | Aaron Chapman | 7 | 2021 | $0.70 Add |
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From  Women Who Work as ProstitutesThe Sex Trade and Trading in Labels From: Constructing Danger |
- | Chris McCormick | 19 | 2010 | $2.85 Add |
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From NEW! "The Broom" |
This chapter delves into Scoppa’s story and history in Italy and Montreal. His career in organized crime is explored. | Eric Thibault; Félix Séguin | 15 | 2022 | $1.50 Add |
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From NEW! Call Girls and BoysFrom: Vancouver Vice |
This chapter explores the history of the sex trade in the West End,from the 1930s to 1975. | Aaron Chapman | 9 | 2021 | $0.90 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 3: The Search For Truth, 1962-63Part One: An Art History Mystery |
James Erskine begins to investigate and collect evidence into art forgeries being sold, discovering that art collectors were fraudulently selling an artists work as paintings from the Group of Seven. | John S. Dellandrea | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
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From Domestic TerrorismThe News as an Incomplete Record of Violence against Women From: Constructing Danger |
- | Chris McCormick | 20 | 2010 | $3.00 Add |
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From NEW! The Court System |
Chapter three explores the court system and how it operates in Canada. Topics discussed include Judges, Lawyers, Court Staff, Juries, the Courts (The Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Courts, … | Mark Bourrie | 18 | 2023 | $1.80 Add |
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From NEW! The Scoop on Sensational StoriesFrom: The Trauma Beat |
In this chapter, Cherry discusses the sensationalizing of "uncommon stories", how the boundary-less reporting of these a-typical events traumatically impacts the surviving family … | Tamara Cherry | 12 | 2023 | $1.20 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 4: Portrait of a Scottish Artist, 1896-1979Part Two: MacGregor's Ghost |
The details of William Firth MacGregor’s early life and career. | John S. Dellandrea | 10 | 2022 | $1.00 Add |
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From NEW! Covering Legal Issues |
Chapter Four focuses on researching legal issues. Topics addressed include Legal Research, CanLII, Primary Law, Federal and Provincial Tribunals, CanLII Connects, Court Web Pages, Law Firm Web … | Mark Bourrie | 12 | 2023 | $1.20 Add |
