Media & Communication Studies

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Theories in Motion

Mapping the Roots and Routes of a Rebel Generation

From: Thinking While Black

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In this chapter the author introduced the work of Paul Gilroy, a British scholar of global African American Studies and Armond White, an American music and film critic. 18 $1.80 Add
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin

From: Uncle

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This chapter explores Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel, which was an explosive success in antebellum America. It also examines Uncle Tom himself, who in the novel was a devout and pious … 8 $0.80 Add
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Welcome to the Revolution

Part I: The Big Lie

From: Has Populism Won?

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The authors address the question of why populist movements have become so convincing. The chapter discusses several aspects including the everyman narrative, nationalism and nativism, cultural … ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Widow Kim

From: The Trauma Beat

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In this chapter, Cherry examines the media coverage surrounding the death of constable William Hancox. Cherry includes excerpts from her interview with the widow of the deceased, who describes … 14 $1.40 Add
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Agnes Macphail (1890-1954)

From: Working for the Common Good

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April 2020: Disaster in Residential Care

From: Spin Doctors

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This chapter examines how Covid-19 impacted aged care facilities and residential homes. Loreto explores how politicians contributed to the rising death tolls of Canada’s elderly population, … 27 $2.70 Add
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Black and British

A Lived Contradiction

From: Thinking While Black

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This chapter detailed Paul Gilroy’s life after 1968 and his interest in the rebel spirit of black American and Caribbean musicians. Topics include British immigration policy, political … 32 $3.20 Add
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Chapter 1

That's $600 a litre in space paint

From: Canadarm and Collaboration

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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 … 26 $2.60 Add
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Class-Based Contempt – Red With Shame

From: Beyond Contempt

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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 … 30 $3.00 Add
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Creating the Garden

From: The Tangled Garden

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Provides a history of Canadian legislation and policy which protected domestic television, radio and other media. Summarizes developments 1920s to 1980s. 19 $1.90 Add
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Disability

A Fairy Tale

From: Disfigured

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Chapter 2 focuses on concepts of disability through time, discussing topics including the social model of disability and the medical model of disability, disability as something to be cured, … 28 $2.80 Add
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Fundamentals

From: Negotiating So Everyone Wins

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the fundamental competencies that a negotiator must possess broken down into: Planning, Expertise, Preparation, Alternatives, Patience, and Attention to Detail 35 $3.50 Add
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Gregory Stewart’s Mother

From: The Trauma Beat

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In this chapter, Cherry examines the limited, and sometimes non-existent media coverage of homicides in neighborhoods with low income and high crime rates. Cherry analyzes homicides ignored by … 18 $1.80 Add
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Journalists and Record Keepers Who Experienced the Explosion Firsthand

From: Bearing Witness

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Languages of Desire

From: Len & Cub

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This chapter discusses language for talking about same-sex desire today and throughout history. ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Leaving Syria

From: Man at the Airport

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In this chapter, the author describes his experiences as a law student in Syria, and his first international trip to Abu Dhabi. 5 $0.50 Add