Media & Communication Studies

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Independence or Control

Ten Years at The Spectator

From: Their Town

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The study of Hamilton’s one newspaper in the fourth chapter illustrates how the policies of a large business organization can lead to a more vigorous and critical local political life, but … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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It’s All in Your Mind

From: Imagined Truths

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This chapter discusses mental health and illness, abuse, and the author’s relationship with his mother. 29 $2.90 Add
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Middle-Aged, Gifted and Black

Structures of Feeling in the Black Atlantic

From: Thinking While Black

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In this chapter the author connects Armond White’s film criticism in the New York Press and Paul Gilroy’s academic career at Goldsmiths College in London between the years of 1997 to … 23 $2.30 Add
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Notes and Sources

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About War

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Notes and Sources. 6 $0.60 Add
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Pauline Jewett (1922-1992)

From: Working for the Common Good

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Rastus

From: Uncle

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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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Shun Thy Neighbour

The U.S.-Mexico Border

From: Walls

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The author explores the history and harsh reality of the U.S.-Mexico border, focusing on the Mexican perspective and the plight of migrants looking to immigrate to the U.S.. 47 $4.70 Add
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Something Below Humanity

The Beautiful and the Beastly

From: Disfigured

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Chapter 6 examines the archetype of beauty and the beast, exploring topics such as physical beauty, pity, humanity, isolation and childhood, beauty as good a sign of one’s characteristics, … 27 $2.70 Add
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Telecommunications:

Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose?

From: Cultural Industries.ca

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Daniel Paré reminds us of the fact that all the content discussed in the previous chapters must now be distributed through an elaborate telecommunications system, and how much old companies … 19 $1.90 Add
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The Civil Law System

From: Fundamental Law for Journalists

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Chapter Six explores the Civil Law System. Topics addressed include Common Law, contracts, negligence and accidents, intentional torts, free expression and defamation, anti-SLAPP Law, and time … 67 $6.70 Add
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The Pursuit of Affection

From: Len & Cub

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This chapter begins to delve into the story of Len & Cub’s relationship. ; 13 $1.30 Add
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The Secret

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

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This chapter explores the initiation rite and history of the relationship between the Italian mafia and the Hell’s Angels in Montreal. ; 15 $1.50 Add
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The Sleepy Gardeners

The Trudeau Years

From: The Tangled Garden

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Canadian policy regarding media and cultural industries in the Trudeau’s government first term (2015 to 2019). How giant American media corporations – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and … 26 $2.60 Add
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Washington’s State Islamic Allies

From: Washington's Long War on Syria

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Most people in the West remember the Arab Spring protests as touching the Arab republics—Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, and of course, Libya and Syria. They seldom remember, or know at all, that … 15 $1.50 Add
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@kontar81

From: Man at the Airport

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This chapter describes Al Kontar’s plight: no visa, no way home, and no way out of the airport in Kuala Lumpur. He turned to social media to share his story and seek help. 19 $1.90 Add
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A Morally Presumptive Chorus

From: The Trauma Beat

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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