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Mussolini the Provident and Prudential

Mussolini the Provident and Prudential

Was the Duce the first man to give Italians pensions?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

This chapter examines Mussolini’s regime’s activity in the fields of social security and in labour issues. The author refutes the idea that Mussolini was the first man to give … 18 $1.80 Add
Mutual Aid
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Mutual Aid

An Illuminated Factor of Evolution

One hundred years after his death, Peter Kropotkin is still one of the most inspirational figures of the anarchist movement. It is often forgotten that Kropotkin was also a world-renowned … ; ; ; ; ; ; 337 View
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Mutual Aid among Animals
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Mutual Aid among Animals

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In Chapter I, Kropotkin looks at cooperation among animals across the animal kingdom and how their collective struggle for existence. The chapter explores topics including Mutual Aid as a law of … 21 $2.10 Add
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Mutual Aid among Animals (continued)
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Mutual Aid among Animals (continued)

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In Chapter II, Kropotkin continues to look at cooperation among animals. This chapter examines migration, hunting associations, packs of animals as societies, and argues against theories based on … 29 $2.90 Add
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Mutual Aid among Ourselves
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Mutual Aid among Ourselves

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In Chapter VII, Kropotkin explores examples of mutual aid in in recent history. Topics discussed include popular revolts, mutual aid institutions, the struggle of community verses its abolition … 23 $2.30 Add
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Mutual Aid among Ourselves (continued)
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Mutual Aid among Ourselves (continued)

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In Chapter VIII, Kropotkin explores how mutual aid can be used in the present day as of his writing in 1902. The chapter discusses Labour-unions and their struggles for workers’ rights, the … 21 $2.10 Add
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Mutual Aid among Savages
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Mutual Aid among Savages

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In Chapter III, Kropotkin examines examples of mutual aid between ‘primitive cultures.’ The chapter explores topics including the tribal origin of human society, the late appearance … 25 $2.50 Add
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Mutual Aid among the Barbarians
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Mutual Aid among the Barbarians

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In Chapter IV, Kropotkin looks at the challenges communal living as primitive societies move towards higher stages of civilization, and what is lost in the process. The chapter explores topics … 23 $2.30 Add
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Mutual Aid in the Medieval City
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Mutual Aid in the Medieval City

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In Chapter V, Kropotkin explores the growth of authority in barbarian societies, and they became medieval cities. The chapter examines topics including the evolution of Serfdom, fortified towns, … 21 $2.10 Add
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Mutual Aid in the Medieval City (continued)
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Mutual Aid in the Medieval City (continued)

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In Chapter VI, Kropotkin continues his examination of the medieval city by exploring the diversity among the medieval cities. Topics discussed include craft guilds, treatment of peasants, roles … 23 $2.30 Add
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Muzzling the Media

Muzzling the Media

From: BlackBerry Town

Howitt explains RIM’s rocky relationship with the media. Howitt draws from his experience as a reporter at the Waterloo Region Record and from the anecdotes of fellow reporter Matt Walcoff. 36 $3.60 Add
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My Long Search for Safe Spaces for Black Learners

My Long Search for Safe Spaces for Black Learners

From: Academic Well-Being of Racialized Students

This chapter describes the author’s search for inclusive educational spaces, from elementary to law school. 5 $0.50 Add
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Myth 10

Myth 10

Carbon Markets: They Work!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter examines the limitations of carbon markets, highlighting their ineffectiveness in reducing emissions and highlighting how offset projects result in the infringement of Indigenous … ; ; ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Myth 12

Economic Planning Means Going Back to the USSR

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter critiques the shortcomings of both contemporary capitalist economies and the Soviet model, and proposes democratic planning as an alternative framework for organizing the economy. ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 13

Myth 13

Market Is Freedom!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter interrogates the idea of the "free market," arguing that markets are actively shaped by dominant actors whose influence undermines innovation and contributes to systemic … ; ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Myth 14

Myth 14

There’s No Alternative to Capitalism Anyway

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter outlines the practical organization of a democratically planned economy, highlighting how this model would be more environmentally responsible. ; ; ; ; 14 $1.40 Add