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Radio, 1942–49 52

Radio, 1942–49 52

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at the principle form of entertainment/popular culture, Radio 1942-49 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Raiders, Brigands, and Assassins
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Raiders, Brigands, and Assassins

PART TWO: A HOUSE TORN ASUNDER

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Nine examines the Confederates in Canada post Civil War. Topics discussed the St. Albans raid, cross-border terrorism, and pro-confederate Canadians. 17 $1.70 Add
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Railway Makeover

Railway Makeover

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

Discusses the privatization of CN Rail, and the impact of NAFTA on rail regulations. Identifies why privatized rail firms cut staffing levels, how the federal government allowed private rail … 13 $1.30 Add
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Rambles

Rambles

From: South End Boy

1930s and 1940s Halifax. Excursions outside of the neighbourhood 7 $0.70 Add
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Rastus

Rastus

From: Uncle

This chapter examines Rastus, an Uncle Tom-like figure who was featured in several early silent films. The character later appeared in advertisements for Cream of Wheat. 8 $0.80 Add
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Re-engineering women's work

Re-engineering women’s work

From: Bent out of Shape

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Rea

Rea

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

In this chapter, the author describes his realtionship with a sexual health nurse. 4 $0.40 Add
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Reactionary and Bellicose Policies

Reactionary and Bellicose Policies

From: The Great Class War 1914-1918

Early 1900s. The tension becomes unbearable, and the elite becomes more and more convinced that only war is the definitive solution of the social problem — and of many other problems. There … 24 $2.40 Add
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Reading The Ward

Reading The Ward

The Inevitability of Loss

From: The Ward

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Ready to Rally

Ready to Rally

Marshalling Public Opinion, Then and Now

From: A Good War

In Chapter 3, Klein examines the challenges the Canadian public face when trying to bring about climate action. Klein focuses on increasing widespread awareness through Public Education, … 40 $4.00 Add
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Realm of the spirit

Realm of the spirit

From: The Wheel of Things

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Rear Houses

Rear Houses

An Excerpt from the Report of the Medical Health Officer

From: The Ward

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Rebelling Youth

Rebelling Youth

Universities and Students

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

Looks at the coverage of Student Activism that has been made by Canadian Dimensions from 1963-2013 14 $1.40 Add
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Rebellion and the End of Empire’s First Nations Alliances

Rebellion and the End of Empire’s First Nations Alliances

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada’s Origins 1500-1890

This chapter discusses changes in Indigenous alliances with the British during the period of rebellion in Upper and Lower Canada. 8 $0.80 Add
Rebuilding Halifax

Rebuilding Halifax

A History of the Halifax Relief Commission

Using the perspectives of law, politics, public policy and intergovernmental relations, historian Barry Cahill describes the complex activities of an almost-unaccountable agency that took the … 226 View
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Recipe for a Renewed Economy
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Recipe for a Renewed Economy

From: The Fire and the Ashes

This chapter details Jackson’s policy proposals for a green economy that is capable of sustaining future generations. 12 $1.20 Add