Media & Communication Studies
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From  Canadian Politics in 140 Characters: Party Politics in the TwitterverseFrom: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition |
2010 article by Tamara A. Small examining the use of Twitter by federal and provincial political parties and their leaders in July 2009. | Debra Thompson; François Rocher; Peter Russell | 12 | 2015 | $1.20 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 1That's $600 a litre in space paint |
This chapter explores the history of Canada’s role in space exploration. Topics include Alouette I and II – the first Canadian Satellites, the Canadarm, and the role played by former … | Elizabeth Howell | 26 | 2020 | $2.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 1Contempt and Its Discontents From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter the author discusses the concept of “contempt”, and how feeling contempt towards those with differing views is both a natural reflex and the greatest obstacle … | Erica Etelson | 30 | 2020 | $3.00 Add |
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From  NEW! Chapter 1: Before the Online Streaming Act: How Canada "Regulates” Its Broadcasting SystemFrom: Canada Vs California |
In this Chapter author Howard Law provides a primer on how Canada has regulated its broadcasting system for the last several decades as well as the three amendments to this act over this period … | Howard Law | 19 | 2024 | $1.90 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 10: Telling Canadian StoriesFrom: Canada Vs California |
Chapter 10 discusses the need for Canadian Stories. Howard Law speaks to the core goals of the national media strategy as the means to build a collective identity and foster a nationhood in the … | Howard Law | 7 | 2024 | $0.70 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 2Three strong Canadian arms on board |
This chapter provides a biography of Marc Garneau, the first Canadian astronaut. Topics include what led him to become an astronaut and his experience in space. | Elizabeth Howell | 19 | 2020 | $1.90 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 2Class-Based Contempt – Red With Shame From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter the author discusses how classism has become an integral component of modern partisan politics, with conservatives appealing to working class voters and painting liberals as … | Erica Etelson | 30 | 2020 | $3.00 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 2: “No Netflix Tax!” (1999–2019)From: Canada Vs California |
Chapter two shows the beginning of Canada’s thoughts on regulating internet broadcasting. Conservatives were notably against any idea of a "Netflix tax" or tax on internet based … | Howard Law | 19 | 2024 | $1.90 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 3Space cards |
This chapter discusses the impact of the Challenger Disaster on Canadian astronauts. The author goes on to discuss the role played by Canadians in the construction of the International Space … | Elizabeth Howell | 25 | 2020 | $2.50 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 3Why Not Everyone Is a Liberal From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter the author explores the factors that impact how people’s political identities are formed, in particular how conservative views are formed and strengthened. | Erica Etelson | 28 | 2020 | $2.80 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 3: Writing the Script for Bill C-10 (2019–2021)From: Canada Vs California |
Chapter three shows the creation of Bill C-10 and the initial attempts by the Liberal government to regulate internet broadcasting. Author Howard Law discuss the creation of the 2018 Yale … | Howard Law | 14 | 2024 | $1.40 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 4Glass ceilings and North stars |
This chapter provides a biography of Julie Payette, the first female Canadian astronaut. Topics discussed in this chapter include her experiences in space and a history of sexism in space exploration. | Elizabeth Howell | 22 | 2020 | $2.20 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 4Curiosity – The Antidote to Contempt From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter, the author presents curiosity as the antithesis of contempt and suggests that if we engage those with differing views with a sense of curiosity and empathy we can start a … | Erica Etelson | 20 | 2020 | $2.00 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 4: Québec: L’éléphant dans la pièceFrom: Canada Vs California |
Author Howard Law tracks the unique opinions, demands and challenges of Quebec and French language media in Canada and how this pertains to Bill C-10 and C-11. | Howard Law | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 5Canadarm, cufflinks and collaboration |
This chapter provides a biography of Chris Hadfield, the most experienced Canadian astronaut. Additional topics include the installation of Canadarm2 on the International Space Station and the … | Elizabeth Howell | 28 | 2020 | $2.80 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 5Speaking Your Peace From: Beyond Contempt |
In this chapter, the author provides methods for people to assert their political views effectively, and to realize that being peaceful doesn’t mean being passive. | Erica Etelson | 28 | 2020 | $2.80 Add |
