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The Utopianism of Smart City Megaprojects
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The Utopianism of Smart City Megaprojects

The Dream of the Smart City

From: Dream States

The Dream of the Smart City: Part 9 explores megaprojects. Topics discussed include profits, the rise of entrepreneurial urbanization,’ the quasi-privatized new cities, and the examples of … 11 $1.10 Add
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“The vehicle we do not have”
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“The vehicle we do not have”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines the economic and political pressures of late September 1980 (as told by the diary of Jim Coutts, Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudea’s prinicpal secretary). 3 $0.30 Add
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The Vertical Mosaic

The Vertical Mosaic

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Excerpt of a 1965 book by John Porter examining the nature of class differences and their consequences for Canadian society. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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The Vicious Circle of Overpolicing and Underprotection
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The Vicious Circle of Overpolicing and Underprotection

From: Canadian Policing

In The Vicious Circle author Kent Roach examines how Indigenous, Black, and other intersecting groups of disadvantaged peoples have been both aggressively overpoliced in Canada and inadequately … 34 $3.40 Add
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The View from the Road

The View from the Road

Recreation and Tourism

From: The Culture of Nature

The author explores the intersections between recreation, tourism, and the environment. The chapter includes 11 photos and images. 36 $3.60 Add
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The Vimy Effect

The Vimy Effect

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About War

The author discusses militarism and nationalism in Canada, exploring Canadian military history, Vimy Ridge’s special role in Canadian culture, and perceptions of war and military culture. … 77 $7.70 Add
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The Virtual World of Peace

The Virtual World of Peace

From: Peacemakers

Looks at how the public understands peace issues and technology’s role in this. 15 $1.50 Add
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The War Against Communists of the South

The War Against Communists of the South

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter six, The War Against Communists of the South focuses on the brutal measures the US occupation forces and their Korean subalterns look to suppress communism and communist sympathies in the … 6 $0.60 Add
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The War Becomes a Mission (Impossible)

The War Becomes a Mission (Impossible)

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About War

This chapter focuses on Canadian public and military policy and the mythologisation of military history versus the reality of war. It discusses violence in our media and culture, "warrior … 61 $6.10 Add
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<p>The War in Europe and America's Economic Interests</p>

The War in Europe and America’s Economic Interests

From: The Myth of the Good War

Analyzes the divided opinions in America and how they were tied to economic interests at the beginning of the war 12 $1.20 Add
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The War Years 1949-1945

The War Years 1949-1945

From: Einstein on Israel and Zionism

In this chapter, Jerome traces the political and social developments in Palestine between 1939 and 1945, from the British White Paper’s immigration restrictions to the Biltmore Conference … 11 $1.10 Add
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The Way Forward

The Way Forward

From: The Indo-Pacific

In this chapter, Mitchell argues that Canada must shift its economic and strategic focus toward the Indo-Pacific by 2050, where three of the world’s four largest economies will reside. 18 $1.80 Add
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The Way of the Engineer

The Way of the Engineer

From: Back to the Well

In this chapter, de Villiers explores new technologies and innovative solutions to water shortages, and shows how we can engineer more efficient ways to use our limited water supply. 18 $1.80 Add
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The West and the East in the Period of Centralization

The West and the East in the Period of Centralization

From: Our Lives: Canada after 1945

1963-1980. Looks at the attempts of atlantic and western provinces to maximize their returns from resources and create economic diversification 24 $2.40 Add
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The West Steps Up

The West Steps Up

From: The Two Michaels

In this chapter, Blanchfield and Osler Hampson discuss how in March 2021, twenty-six nations gathered outside a Beijing courthouse in a rare show of solidarity over the detention of Michael … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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“The West Wants In”

“The West Wants In”

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Text of 1987 speech by Preston Manning in support of creating a new federal political party with western roots to advance an agenda for constitutional, economic, and social change. ; ; 9 $0.90 Add