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Tectonic Shift

Tectonic Shift

From: Shift Change

This chapter describes Hamilton as it once was: foundries belching iron oxide into the atmosphere, traffic jams driven by shift changes at factories, and workers toiling at all hours of the day … 25 $2.50 Add
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The "Creative Class" Creates a Global Urban Clash

The "Creative Class" Creates a Global Urban Clash

From: Shift Change

In this chapter, the author examines the relationship between Hamilton and Toronto, and how these two once-divided cities are now closely intertwined. The chapter also explores gentrification in … 53 $5.30 Add
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The Happy Family Game
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The Happy Family Game

From: This Has Always Been a War

In “The Happy Family Game” the author reflects on their relationship with their family. Discussing the idea of a ‘happy family’, the nuclear family, family under … 21 $2.10 Add
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The Hour You Are Most Alone
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The Hour You Are Most Alone

From: This Has Always Been a War

In “The Hour You Are Most Alone” the author explores the darkest point in their life. Discussing their mental health, depression, abuse, cyclical poverty, suicidal ideation, recovery, … 11 $1.10 Add
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The Journey to Change for Good
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The Journey to Change for Good

Introduction

From: Change for Good

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The Lame One
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The Lame One

From: This Has Always Been a War

In “The Lame One” the author reflects on their life back in the Yukon at the age of 35. Discussing their recovery from severe poverty, alcohol abuse, mental health episodes, … 18 $1.80 Add
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There Are Many Alternatives

There Are Many Alternatives

From: Curing Affluenza

Chapter 7 explores the alternatives to the present culture of affluenza, discussing topics including Iceland’s response to the 2008 final crisis and its banks, challenging cultural … 30 $3.00 Add
This Has Always Been a War
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This Has Always Been a War

The Radicalization of a Working-Class Queer

A powerful, personal critique of capitalist patriarchy as seen through the eyes of a queer radical. Capitalism has infiltrated every aspect of our personal, social, economic, and sexual lives. By … 321 View
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This Has Always Been a War
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This Has Always Been a War

From: This Has Always Been a War

In “This Has Always Been a War” the author recounts their time working in the vineyards, orchards, and gardens of Naramata, Salt Springs, and Penticton, British Columbia. Discussing … 39 $3.90 Add
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Vax and spend
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Vax and spend

Trudeau's income support programs before and after the pandemic

From: The Trudeau Record

This chapter evaluates the Trudeau government’s social spending policies, particularly income support programs before and after the pandemic. 15 $1.50 Add
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Where the Fuck Are We in Your Dystopia?
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Where the Fuck Are We in Your Dystopia?

From: This Has Always Been a War

In “Where the Fuck Are We in Your Dystopia?” the author explores their love and issues with the genre of feminist dystopian fiction. Discussing gender roles, the #MeToo movement, … 24 $2.40 Add
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You Are the Change for Good
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You Are the Change for Good

Conclusion

From: Change for Good

In the Conclusion Klein reflects on the overall message of the book and the Change for Good idea. 6 $0.60 Add
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Your Country Needs You (to work less, if you want to

Your Country Needs You (to work less, if you want to

From: Curing Affluenza

Chapter 4 focuses on employment and unemployment, discussing topics including dignified work, job creation and loss, the coal industry, and labour markets. It includes an excerpt from Jim Stanford. 31 $3.10 Add