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The Era of Neoliberalism
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The Era of Neoliberalism

Popular Struggles in a Time of Reaction, 1980–2020s

From: Humans

This chapter looks at the supremacy of neoliberalism in advanced capitalist societies, particularly in the midst of the dissolution of the Communist bloc, and the increasing disparity between … 40 $4.00 Add
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The Evanescence of a Great Family and a Founding Community: Sephardim vs. Ashkenazim

The Evanescence of a Great Family and a Founding Community: Sephardim vs. Ashkenazim

From: The First Jews in North America

This chapter tells the story of Benjamin Hart, looking at the Hart family’s experiences during the 19th century. 31 $3.10 Add
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The Evolving Demographics of Toronto's Gay Village

The Evolving Demographics of Toronto’s Gay Village

From: Any Other Way

Michael Ornstein and Tim McCaskell chart the evolution of Toronto’s gay village through the lens of statistics. They consider age, ethnicity, income, and living situation to reveal how the … ; 5 $0.50 Add
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The Exuberance of Herring

The Exuberance of Herring

From: Changing Tides

This chapter is based on Frid’s research collaborations with coastal First Nations and academics on herring. 19 $1.90 Add
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The Eyes of the Heart
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The Eyes of the Heart

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Eleven focuses on the experiences of women in the field of ornithology and the larger naturalist movement. The chapter provides a brief history of the ornithology, the gender barrier … 22 $2.20 Add
The Fall of New France

The Fall of New France

How the French lost a North American empire 1754-1763

Two great empires collided in North America in the 1750s when France and Great Britain (with the eager support of Britain’s American colonies) contested control of the Ohio Valley and Nova … 96 View
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Co-operative Living Happens in the Kitchen!

Co-operative Living Happens in the Kitchen!

From: Any Other Way

Dennis Findlay recalls his experiences living in a house in Toronto in the 1970’s, centered around the kitchen. 2 $0.20 Add
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The Fasting Granny vs. the Trudeau Government

The Fasting Granny vs. the Trudeau Government

Demanding an End to the Canadian Presence in Vietnam

From: Worth Fighting For

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The Fenian Threat

The Fenian Threat

From: Gunboats on the Great Lakes 1866-68

Details the rise of the Fenians, their goals, and their invasion of Canada in the 1860s. 19 $1.90 Add
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The Fight Against Inequality
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The Fight Against Inequality

From: The Fire and the Ashes

In this chapter, Jackson writes about the Great Recession of 2008-2009, and suggests that the functioning of democracies relies on economic and social equality. The best way to achieve this … 5 $0.50 Add
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The Financier

The Financier

From: Merchant Princes

1897-1901. Examines some of John F Stair’s work as a financier with focus paid to manufacturing, industrial endeavors, and shipbuilding 26 $2.60 Add
The Fire and the Ashes
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The Fire and the Ashes

Rekindling Democratic Socialism

In The Fire and the Ashes, long-time union economist and policy analyst Andrew Jackson looks back on a fascinating career in the labour movement, the NDP, and left politics, combining keen … 180 View
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The Fire This Time
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The Fire This Time

From: Vancouver Vice

This chapter focuses on the activities of "hustlers," the often-underage male sex workers in the West End. 14 $1.40 Add
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The First Decade of Mobutu’s Zaire
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The First Decade of Mobutu’s Zaire

1965–1975

From: Postcards from Congo

The chapter explores the first decade of Mobutu’s rule over Zaire (formerly Congo) from 1965 to 1975. 10 $1.00 Add
The First Jews in North America

The First Jews in North America

The Extraordinary Story of the Hart Family, 1760-1860

“Vaugeois’s fascinating account, amply illustrated by archival documents, is a valuable contribution to the history of Quebec, Canada and minority-majority relations.” The … ; 380 View
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The First Peaceful Transition
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The First Peaceful Transition

2019–2021

From: Postcards from Congo

The final chapter follows the Congo in recent years as it adjusts to new political realities and the evolving pandemics. 10 $1.00 Add