Political Science

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Global Economy

From: Getting to Zero

Analyzes the impact of neo-liberalism, globalization, and free trade on global warming. Presents an analysis of corporate power as the key obstacle to meaningful climate action by governments and … 28 $2.80 Add
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Governance of the North American Arctic

From: North America's Arctic Borders

This chapter assesses our understanding of globalization within the North American Arctic in light of larger geopolitical concepts of security and border management, including consideration of … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Government Support for Religion

From: Freedom of Conscience and Religion

Discussion of religious practices in schools, other civic forums and legislatures; secularism and neutrality; religious symbols and cultural history; the US establishment clause; the European … 41 $4.10 Add
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Grassroots Activism

A Recent History

From: Quiet No More

chapter one surveys grassroots activism largely within the territorial boundaries of Mexico, Canada, and the United States (what Aboriginal activists call “Turtle Island”). Looks also … 28 $2.80 Add
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History

A Short History of Canada's Over- and Underreaction to Terrorism

From: False Security

Historical review of terrorist acts in Canada and the resulting governmental responses. ; 61 $6.10 Add
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How "Green" Lost Its Groove

From: We're all Climate Hypocrites Now

In this chapter, Grover details the ways in which an over-focus on purity is impeding the environmental movement, and reveals a lack of faith in collective action. 12 $1.20 Add
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How to Have Amazing Sex (And Become Your Best Self in the Process)

From: Decolonize Self-Care

Chapter 1 discussed women’s work, the gendered origins of multitasking, as well as sex as self-care. The authors detailed the idea that women are inherently prone to multitasking, therefore … ; 43 $4.30 Add
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How We Process and Communicate Information

From: The Mediator's Toolkit

This chapter examines some of the factors that result in the deletion and distortion of the information absorbed by our brain at a conscious level, and how we also delete and distort information … 12 $1.20 Add
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Hub Cities and Transport Costs

Section 1: The Economist’s City

From: Cities Matter

Chapter 2 explores transportation networks and hub cities, discussing topics including networks, ‘Transport Cost’ theory, and more. 6 $0.60 Add
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Human Rights in Times of Terror

A Judicial Point of View

From: In The Balance

Discusses the role of human rights in times of terror, focusing on the role of the judge in protecting democracy, the need for an approach that balances national security and human rights, as … 17 $1.70 Add
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I Was Thinking About Tomorrow

From: Let's Move On

The author continues to recount his early life and path towards university, detailing jobs and passions along the way. 10 $1.00 Add
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Ideology Trumping Economic Reality

P3s After the Global Financial Crisis

From: Ideology over Economics

The Global Financial Crisis and the Credit Markets The Impact of the Crisis on P3 Activity Private-Sector Response to the Crisis Government Reaction to the Crisis The Costs and Benefits of P3s Do … 24 $2.40 Add
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Imagining Nighttime Detroit

From: Borders, Culture, and Globalization

In this essay, Darroch reflects upon the border cities of Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, which lend themselves to studying urban nighttime as both practiced and imagined across the … 24 $2.40 Add
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Imperialism

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter two, Imperialism focuses on defining imperialism and how it relates to both the history of Korea and its present day geopolitics. Imperialism is the activity, enterprise and methodology … 17 $1.70 Add
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In the Name of Peace and Democracy

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 2, Philpot discusses the larger political atmosphere of the Great Lakes region in East Africa before the war, and how with the aid of the Western powers, Paul Kagame, and the Rwandan … 14 $1.40 Add
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Income, Education and Work

From: About Canada: Health & Illness 2nd Edition

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