Media & Communication Studies

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1968
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1968

A Turning Point for Language in Canada and Quebec

From: 1968 in Canada

One of the many ways that 1968 was a crucial moment in Canadian history is in the area of language policy. In January 1968, René Lévesque published his manifesto Option Québec; a … 20 $2.00 Add
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A Brief History of Truthiness
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A Brief History of Truthiness

From: Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World

From Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World: 14 $1.40 Add
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A Classic Case
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A Classic Case

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses the prevalence of "journalism trauma" among crime reporters. She interviews former colleagues and discusses her experience with PTSD (post-traumatic … 15 $1.50 Add
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Off to War
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Off to War

From: Len & Cub

This chapter recounts the arrival of WW1 and Len & Cub’s experiences during this period and at war. ; 20 $2.00 Add
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A First Draft of History

A First Draft of History

From: Chrystia

From Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill 19 $1.90 Add
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A Great Lead Forward… for the Abuse of Power

A Great Lead Forward… for the Abuse of Power

From: Reset

Chapter 3 broadens out and scrutinizes the ways in which social media and other related digital technologies have contributed to what Deibert calls a “great leap forward in technologies of … 58 $5.80 Add
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A Mighty Time

A Mighty Time

From: Clean Money Revolution

A Mighty Time Early Roots The Dirty Campaign against Al Gore Sr. To the White House Door with Jimmy Carter Dark Money: Lewis Powell’s Legacy A 500-Year Calling Q&A with Don Shaffer ; 22 $2.20 Add
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A Morally Presumptive Chorus
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A Morally Presumptive Chorus

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses the various aspects of a victim’s life that impact how their character is presented, and the tone in which their story is told. Cherry examines how race … 20 $2.00 Add
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A Movie-Struck Kid From Detroit
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A Movie-Struck Kid From Detroit

Going Deeper into Movies

From: Thinking While Black

In this chapter the author examined the revolutionary ideas and culture of 1960’s Detroit through Armond White’s reviews of various media (film, theatre, music, and literature) … 20 $2.00 Add
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A New Approach to Culture and Trade

A New Approach to Culture and Trade

From: Canadian Culture in a Globalized World

Measures and methods that can protect Canadian cultural identity. Using Canada’s trade relationship with China as an example, offers a blueprint for trade agreements that can protect … 15 $1.50 Add
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A Normal Person

A Normal Person

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, the author outlines how he became trapped in Malaysia after attempting to fly to Equador. 18 $1.80 Add
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A Politically Correct Uncle Tom and an In-Your-Face Topsy

A Politically Correct Uncle Tom and an In-Your-Face Topsy

From: Uncle

In this chapter, Thompson explores the meanings of the made-for-TV movie version of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. 12 $1.20 Add
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A Rational Human Being
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A Rational Human Being

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry narrates her discussion with a fellow crime reporter. They discuss the psychological damage created by a career centred on violence and tragedy. They explore how this … 12 $1.20 Add
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A Strange and Lonely Trauma
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A Strange and Lonely Trauma

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry examines the ethical issues surrounding media coverage of mass shootings. Examining how the competitive and urgent nature of crime reporting leads to interviewing … 17 $1.70 Add
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Adapting Novel into Film

Adapting Novel into Film

From: Intellectual Property for the 21st Century

This chapter explores, from an interdisciplinary perspective, the right of copyright holders to adapt literary works into film media. From debates in other fields of study, certain theories … 18 $1.80 Add