Public Health
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From ![]() The Policy ChallengeFrom: Health and Wealth |
Public policy proposals for Canada at the turn of the 21st century that would improve the overall levels of health of the population, and reduce illness and disease, by focusing on the social and … | Monica Townson | 36 | 1999 | $3.60 Add |
![]() NEW! The Socialist Register 2022New Polarizations, Old Contradictions: The Crisis of Centrism |
The 58th annual volume of the Socialist Register takes up the challenge of exploring how the new polarizations relate to the contradictions that underlie them and how far ‘centrist’ … | Colin Leys; Greg Albo; Leo Panitch | 352 | 2021 | View |
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From ![]() The Struggle — at Home and in the World — for Health Care as a Human RightFrom: Medicare |
discusses the need for social justice and equality in terms of public health and democratic socialism | Stephen Lewis | 13 | 2007 | $1.30 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! The Third WaveIt’s a Tsunami From: Shadows and Light |
Chapter Five examines the crushing reality of the third wave with more aggressive Covid-19 variants. Topics discussed include anti-vaccination protests, climbing hospitalizations in Alberta … | Heather Patterson | 29 | 2022 | $2.90 Add |
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From ![]() The Truth about the Drug CompaniesFrom: Medicare |
Examines the pharmaceutical industry and the paradox of what the drug companies say vs. what really happens. Concludes with a recommendation for pharmacare in Canada | Marcia Angell | 7 | 2007 | $0.70 Add |
![]() The World After CovidThe Munk Dialogues on a Pandemic |
From the world-renowned Munk Debates comes a collection of dialogues by leading intellectuals envisioning our post-pandemic future. During this time of social distancing, the acclaimed Munk … | Rudyard Griffiths | 153 | 2021 | View |
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From ![]() NEW! The World UnmaskedFrom: Civilizing the State |
The World Unmasked takes a look at what was learned about governance, the role of the state, our cultural values and differences during the COVID-19 pandemic. | John Restakis | 18 | 2021 | $1.80 Add |
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From ![]() The Wrong Kind of Rights:The Charter Threat to Medicare From: Medicare |
Examines the threat that the charter presents to medicare and the people’s place in influencing medicare decisions | Andrew Petter | 7 | 2007 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() Toledo, OhioFrom: Fighting For Space |
The city of Toledo, Ohio, wakes up to a growing ‘public health crisis’. In 2014, over a thousand people died of heroin-related overdoses in the state of Ohio. A disproportionate … | Travis Lupick | 20 | 2017 | $0.40 Add |
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From ![]() Traditional Nutrition |
We will explore the ways in which foundational nutrition — the solid nutritional framework upon which health sits — can support resilience, influence mental outlook and motivation, … | Alan C. Logan; Susan L. Prescott | 38 | 2017 | $3.80 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Transforming Our Political and Economic Systems |
Chapter Eight discusses the need for a transformation of Canada’s political and economic systems to address the social determinants of health and reduce health inequities, highlighting the … | Dennis Raphael | 46 | 2024 | $4.60 Add |
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From ![]() Transitioning to Civilian Life and Living with Post-Traumatic StressFrom: Field Excercises |
Readings in this book consist of case studies of programs that use outdoor activities such as farming and gardening to help veterans cope with PTSD and disability. This reading discusses the … | Stephanie Westlund | 18 | 2014 | $1.80 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! TuberculosisFrom: Country of Poxes |
Chapter 4 focuses on tuberculosis. Discussing topics including the present persistence of tuberculosis into the twenty first century across the globe including in Canada, the long history of … | Baijayanta Mukhopadhyay | 61 | 2022 | $6.10 Add |
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From ![]() Vaping (E-cigarettes) |
Chapter Five includes the following topics: History – JUUL and Other Vaping Devices – E-liquids – Health Risks – Second-, Third-, and Fourth-Hand Vape – Youth … | James G. Wigmore | 135 | 2023 | $13.50 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! What Do We Need to Do?From: Runaway Climate |
What Do We Need to Do? Personal actions, public health, role of government, fossil fuel subsidies, zero carbon commitments, carbon pricing | Steven Earle | 17 | 2024 | $1.70 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Where Will Everyone Go?From: Runaway Climate |
Where Will Everyone Go?: Current situation and what the future holds. | Steven Earle | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
















