Political Science

Showing 3505–3520 of 3660 results

Title & Subtitle Abstract Contributors Pages Year Purchase
From
"Watch out for Africa!" Closing in on the Congo

"Watch out for Africa!" Closing in on the Congo

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 15, Philpot explores the end of the Rwandan crisis and what it evolved into in the Congo. Philpot examines what happened to the 1,300,000 Rwandan refugees who remained displaced in … 20 $2.00 Add
From
Water and Sewage: The Original Urban Networks
NEW!

Water and Sewage: The Original Urban Networks

The Technology of Cities

From: Dream States

The Technology of Cities: Part 3 explores the original urban networks, water and sewage systems. Topics discussed include the London Fire of 1666, water pumps, sewers and urban health. 10 $1.00 Add
From
Water Use in the Home

Water Use in the Home

From: Dry Run

Let’s take a look now at residential water use, something that most of us are quite familiar with. The sources of water use inside the home with almost 60 percent goes for shower, toilet … 17 $1.70 Add
From
Water, Water, Clean Water — But Not Everywhere

Water, Water, Clean Water — But Not Everywhere

From: Canada after Harper

Maude Barlow next focuses on the alarming shrinkage and pollution of Canada’s fresh water supply, a precious resource which lacks the effective laws and regulations needed to protect it 13 $1.30 Add
From
Watering the Garden

Watering the Garden

The Chretien Years

From: The Tangled Garden

A first‑hand account of the development of Canadian culture policy by the Brian Mulroney Conservative government (1984 to 1993). Focuses specifically on initiatives by former communications … 16 $1.60 Add
From
We Are a Union, What Do We Do Now? 1970-79
NEW!

We Are a Union, What Do We Do Now? 1970-79

From: Leading Progess

This chapter discusses who belonged to and led PIPSC in the 1970s, how collective bargaining took place, and what policy positions the Institute adopted. It also explores the collective … 33 $3.30 Add
From
We Can Live With That
NEW!

We Can Live With That

From: Messy Cities

Leslie Woo writes about the plan to evolve the Greater Golden Horseshoe region within Canada in the early 2000’s, and how bureaucratic short-sightedness eroded the plan’s potential and original … 7 $0.70 Add
From
We Had to Make the Government Work

We Had to Make the Government Work

From: Let's Move On

The author recounts his life after graduation in the field of law and later politics. He talks about the early days after being elected and the political decisions he made. 15 $1.50 Add
From
We Have Seen Other Countries and Have Another Culture: Migrant Domestic Workers and the International Production and Circulation of Feminist Knowledge and Organization

We Have Seen Other Countries and Have Another Culture: Migrant Domestic Workers and the International Production and Circulation of Feminist Knowledge and Organization

2016

From: Revolution at Point Zero

The essays in part 3 of the book explore the modern female experience from a variety of perspectives. These include individuals involved in elder care, migrant domestic workers and subsistence farmers. 14 $1.40 Add
From
"We Hired Hitler!"
NEW!

"We Hired Hitler!"

From: Myths of Modern History

This chapter explores the rise of fascism in Europe, highlighting the fact that Europe’s upper class used its wealth and influence to create fascist movements everywhere and to bring … 45 $4.50 Add
From
The Race Question

The Race Question

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel provides a concise discussion of racism in Canada today towards Indigenous people and the systemic racism reflected in laws, institutions and organizations. 6 $0.60 Add
From
We Used to Deal With Problems Right Away, and Move On

We Used to Deal With Problems Right Away, and Move On

From: Let's Move On

Okalik speaks on his preferred methods for conflict resolution and the Inuit conflict resolution system. He critiques the Canadian justice system and touches on mental health response and needed … 7 $0.70 Add
From
We Want a Future

We Want a Future

Climate Change and How the Youth Are Fighting to Save the Province

From: Divided

This chapter explores the author’s climate activism, and the Fridays for Future strikes inspired by Greta Thunberg. 5 $0.50 Add
From
Web Giants

Web Giants

From: Share the Wealth!

Readings in part 2 of this title explore potential solutions to income inequality in Canada. This chapter explores solutions for taxing massive online corporations, who have hisotrically proved … ; 10 $1.00 Add