Economics

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Twilight Capitalism

The Economic Dimension

From: Twilight Capitalism

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In this chapter, the authors make the case that capitalism — once a formidable force for innovation and the development of productivity (not to mention brutal exploitation, violence and … ; ; 40 $4.00 Add
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Unionization Rate, Work Stoppages and Declining Wages

From: If You're In My Way, I'm Walking

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Wealth Driven Business Models and Their Alternatives

From: From Corporate Globalization to Global Co-operation

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What We Are Up Against

Science and Politics

From: The Sea Is Rising and So Are We

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In Chapter 1, Kaufman provides an overview of the scientific and political challenges climate activists face in the fight for climate justice. The chapter discusses topics including the … 16 $1.60 Add
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What We’re Up Against

The New Climate Denialism in Canada

From: A Good War

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In Chapter 2, Klein examines the present day political, economic, and cultural barriers we face in our efforts to begin to meaningfully fight climate change and climate emergences. The chapter … 32 $3.20 Add
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What’s Been Happening to Canada’s Middle Class?

From: The Age of Increasing Inequality

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Historically, Canada’s middle class has expected increasing prosperity from one generation to the next. Real hourly wages did grow strongly until 1981, when inflation control became the … 29 $2.90 Add
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WHEN ARE P3s?

From: About Canada: Public-Private Partnerships

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Will Capitalists Save Us? What about Governments?

From: Future on Fire

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Chapter 2 considered who we should look to for guidance in fighting climate change and how we can not leave it in the hands of the market. Topics discussed include the media industries … 11 $1.10 Add
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With Friends Like These …

From: Equal as Citizens

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1890s-1914. Differences between provinces are explored. Maritimes want a cut of the taxes. Takes economics and taxation into account in the analysis 14 $1.40 Add
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2. Exploring Two Scenarios

Too Little Too Late or Giant Leap?

From: Earth for All

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Chapter 2 explores possible scenarios of our uncertain future. The chapter explores the "Too Little Too Late" and the "Great Leap" models which are examined throughout the … ; ; ; ; ; 29 $2.90 Add
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A Blue-Collar Legacy – for Better and for Worse

From: Shift Change

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This chapter examines the dual nature of Hamilton, and poses key questions about the city. Can history be the basis for a roadmap forward? Are there unique aspects of Hamilton’s past that … 49 $4.90 Add
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A Brief History of Basic Income in Canada

From: The Case for Basic Income

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In this chapter, various basic income schemes in Canada are detailed, from William Aberhart’s Social Credit Party to the famous "Mincome" project in Dauphin, Manitoba. The chapter … ; ; 35 $3.50 Add
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A Case Study of the Social Impacts of Ecomomic Development in Tobique Maliseet First Nation

From: Aboriginal Measures for Economic Development

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A feminist intervention that hurt women

From: Bent out of Shape

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A Letter to a Friend

From: Experiencing Difference

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A Merchant’s Needs

From: Merchant Princes

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1819-1867.Traces the impact of William James (WJ) Stairs and examines his interest in politics, the expansion of the family firm, his dealings with the Confederacy during the US Civil War, … 35 $3.50 Add