Media & Society

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Newspapers and Magazines:

Newspapers and Magazines:

Of Crows and Finches

From: Cultural Industries.ca

In Chris Dornan’s chapter on newspapers and magazines, the changing nature of the audience and technologies serves as the focus 24 $2.40 Add
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Notes and Sources

Notes and Sources

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About War

Notes and Sources. 6 $0.60 Add
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November 2020: The Race for the Vaccine

November 2020: The Race for the Vaccine

From: Spin Doctors

This chapter discusses the Covid-19 vaccine. Loreto examines how the vaccine was introduced by the government and framed in the media, as well as the response of Canadians to the announcement of … 24 $2.40 Add
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O.J. Simpson, a Passing Uncle

O.J. Simpson, a Passing Uncle

From: Uncle

In this chapter, Thompson explores the O.J. Simpson trial, which she calls "a symbolic clash between a ‘real’ Black man on trial for his life and an ‘Uncle Tom’ Black … 15 $1.50 Add
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October 2020: Migrant Workers and COVID-19

October 2020: Migrant Workers and COVID-19

From: Spin Doctors

This chapter focuses on how Covid-19 impacted migrant workers in Canada. Loreto discuss the work and living conditions of various farms in Canada during Covid-19, as well as how the government … 23 $2.30 Add
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Of Games and Gaming

Of Games and Gaming

From: i-Minds, 2nd edition

I am going to go a bit deeper exploring the specifics of the supposed benefits of gaming as they relate to learning. Within this I’m going to put a microscope over some of the gaming … 17 $1.70 Add
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Of Systems and Process

Of Systems and Process

From: i-Minds, 2nd edition

We want to teach children not only how to use technologies, but how to choose technologies, and how to make them. We also want to teach them the caveats including biological hijacking and … 24 $2.40 Add
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Old Media, New Media, Intermedia:

Old Media, New Media, Intermedia:

The Toronto Star and CFCA, 1922–1933

From: Cultural Industries.ca

in Sandra Gabriele and Paul Moore’s chapter, the question is about how old and new media interact. While their example is drawn from the arrival of radio into the newspaper business, it … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Our Future Our Selves

Our Future Our Selves

From: i-Minds, 2nd edition

I want to close this book by coming full circle back to what I feel are our most urgent issues: First and foremost are our collective children; the next generations and how we individually and … 14 $1.40 Add
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Overexposed
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Overexposed

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry explores the ethical issues surrounding crime scene photographs. Cherry reflects on her experiences as a reporter desperate to get the ‘body shot’, the high … 11 $1.10 Add
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Portents and prophecies
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Portents and prophecies

From: The Environmentalist’s Dilemma

In a central paradox, the one we’re running out of time to resolve, the consequences of burning fossil fuels are poised to demolish two centuries of benefit. So how do we make the fight … 13 $1.30 Add
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Preface
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Preface

From: Thinking While Black

In this preface chapter the author detailed their own acedmic career in Canada, intentions for the book and exploring the rebel nation of the 1960s and 1970s. 9 $0.90 Add
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Presenting the Movement’s Narratives

Presenting the Movement’s Narratives

Organizing Alternative Media

From: Whose Streets?

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Prologue
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Prologue

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

The authors discuss the motivation behind this book and their personal experiences getting involved in this case. ; 4 $0.40 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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Red Flags
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Red Flags

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry explores the complexities of publicizing human trafficking cases and reflects on her own experiences reporting these crimes. Cherry discusses the potential consequences of … 20 $2.00 Add