Political Science

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Towards Confederation, 1864–1867

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Discusses the dynamics in the relationships between the various colonies, the United Kingdom’s government and relations with the United States from 1864 which produced the specific … 11 $1.10 Add
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Twilight Capitalism

The Economic Dimension

From: Twilight Capitalism

In this chapter, the authors make the case that capitalism — once a formidable force for innovation and the development of productivity (not to mention brutal exploitation, violence and … ; ; 40 $4.00 Add
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Understanding Electoral Systems

From: Election

Analysis of voting systems including their components, their types, their effects, their origins, and the history of voting system reform in Canada. 22 $2.20 Add
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US Wars Abroad, Wars at Home

From: Border and Rule

This chapter explores the link between American imperialism abroad and the US border crisis. 23 $2.30 Add
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Warrior Nation

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About War

The author explores the rise of militarist attitudes in Canada and Canadian involvement in various wars and military operations around the world in recent history. The author discusses epic … 80 $8.00 Add
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Wars and Rumours of Wars

How Wars Start

From: Disarming Conflict

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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
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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
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What Do Police Do?

From: Crisis in Canada's Policing

This chapter examines the declining rate of crime in Canada, the amount of time police officers spend responding directly to crimes, and the rate at which Canadian police solve crimes. ; 39 $3.90 Add
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What Happiness Policy Is and Why It Matters

From: The Happiness Policy Handbook

Happiness Policy Makes Economic Sense – Easterlin Paradox – Income Inequality – Mental Health Care – Purchasing Habits ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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What’s been happening to Canada’s middle class?

From: The Scandalous Rise of Inequality in Canada

In this chapter the author looks at the stagnation of middle class incomes in Canada over the past few decades. 31 $3.10 Add
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When Conventions Fail: Constitutional Governance Without Clear Rules

From: Democratizing the Constitution

Discussion of uncertainty and disagreement over features of constitutional conventions, particularly prorogation, the confidence convention, and dissolution of a parliament. 36 $3.60 Add
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Whenever My Sore Heart Gets Hungry

The Quest for Land

From: Pay No Heed to the Rockets

In this chapter, the author explores the evolution and current situation of the Palestinian poetry scene. He meets and talks to several poets living and working in Palestine. 49 $4.90 Add
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Who’s Greatest Together?

From: Stampede

In this chapter, Williams unpacks the theme of the 2012 centenial Stampede, "We’re Greatest Together." 40 $4.00 Add
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Why Conservatives Win

From: Power Trap

Analyzes the reasons behind the Conservatives electoral wins through their ideological dominance particularly economic messaging 36 $3.60 Add