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Migrant Justice and the Tar Sands Industry

Part I: Tar Sands Expansionism

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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Chapter 7 is an interview with Harsha Walia by John Kahn Russell. ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Oil and the deep state

From: Oil’s Deep State

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Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft analyzes how an economy heavily dependent on oil production sets the stage for a deep state with examples from around the world. 10 $1.00 Add
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Responding to Chinese Investments in the Tar Sands

Part I: Tar Sands Expansionism

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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In Chapter 8 Harjap Grewal focuses on the Canadian responses to Chinese investments in the tar sands, exploring topics including international trade agreements, xenophobia and the history of … 8 $0.80 Add
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The origins of oil’s deep state in Canada

From: Oil’s Deep State

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Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft uses Alberta as a case study to document the origins of the fossil feul industry in the province and it’s ties to government. 11 $1.10 Add
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The Petroleum Game: New Realities

From: Oil and World Politics

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Discusses the patterns of Western military and economic interventions during the twenty-first century, and petroleum’s largely hidden role in world politics. US pressures have influenced … 26 $2.60 Add
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New Beginnings: Tar Sands Prospecting Abroad

Part I: Tar Sands Expansionism

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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In Chapter 9 MacDonald Stainsby explores the rise of “extreme” fossil energy extraction such as for oil shale and fracking for “tight” oil and natural gas. The chapter … 11 $1.10 Add
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Peter Lougheed and the rise of the oil sands

From: Oil’s Deep State

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Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft examines Peter Lougheed’s government in Alberta and the rise of the oil sands paying particular attention to Lougheed’s stance against … 11 $1.10 Add
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Awaiting Justice: The Ceaseless Struggle of the Lubicon Cree

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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In Chapter 10 Melina Laboucan-Massimo explores the struggles of the Lubicon Cree of Northern Alberta who face challenges from the encroachment of massive oil and gas development without their consent. 5 $0.50 Add
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Pulling the levers of power

From Lougheed to Klein

From: Oil’s Deep State

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Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft examines the transition from Peter Lougheed’s government and Ralph Klein’s arrival as premier with focus paid to the political and economic … 7 $0.70 Add
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ᑭᐦᒋ ᐱᑭᐢᑫᐧᐃᐧᐣ: Kihci Pikiskwewin—Speaking the Truth

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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In Chapter 11 Crystal Lameman focuses on the fight for the rights of Mother Earth and the rights of nature. 9 $0.90 Add
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Pushing the bar higher

From: Oil’s Deep State

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Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft examines the relationship between the oil industry and Alberta’s conservative leadership including the strain on the relationship by recent … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Tar Sands Healing Walk

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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In Chapter 12 Jesse Cardinal discusses and explores healing, through topics such as Tar Sands Healing Walk. 7 $0.70 Add
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Petro-Chemical Legacies and Tar Sands Frontiers: Chemical Valley versus Environmental Justice

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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In Chapter 13 Toban Black critically examines the conference titled “Bitumen—Adding Value: Canada’s National Opportunity” in May of 2013, discussing potential tar sands … 12 $1.20 Add
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Beyond Token Recognition: The Growing Movement against the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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In Chapter 14 Tyler McCreary focuses on the contested process governing the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway project, discussing topics including environmental concerns, legislative … 14 $1.40 Add
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Culture Works

Part II: Communities and Resistance

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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In Chapter 15 Christine Leclerc and Rex Weyler explore the power and devastation of the tar sands in a project called “The Enpipe Line: 70,000+ kilometres,” poetry written in … ; 6 $0.60 Add
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The long reach of oil’s deep state

From: Oil’s Deep State

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Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft examines the extended reach of oil’s deep state in Alberta including oil’s relationship with the World Health Organization and universities … 19 $1.90 Add