Political Activism
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From  NEW! Research Methods and DesignFrom: Resisting Eviction |
In this chapter, Crosby provides a methodological blueprint for doing research with social movements. He describes his work with the Herongate Tenant Coalition as political activist ethnography, … | Andrew Crosby | 13 | 2023 | $1.30 Add |
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From  Rio to KyotoThe Road Not Taken From: The Big Stall |
Analyzes the tactic of "greenwashing" and the use of terms like "sustainable development" allowing big business to adopt the language of environmentalism but none of the … | Donald Gutstein | 16 | 2018 | $1.60 Add |
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From  The Democratic StandardFrom: Languages of the Unheard |
This chapter proposes a democratic standard of sound militancy by asking why some militant actions are seen as acceptable in advancing a just cause while other similar actions are not. This … | Stephen D'Arcy | 19 | 2013 | $1.90 Add |
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From  The Hatred of DemocracyFrom: In Defiance |
How well does democracy work when the issues become polarized? The student debate raises the issues of decision making: out in the open or only at the ballot box? What happens when the media … | Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois; Lazer Lederhendler | 11 | 2015 | $1.10 Add |
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From  The Local GarbagemanFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter explores Richmond Township’s geology, goegraphy, and history, as well as the story of Fred Sutcliffe. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |
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From  “Canada Can’t Hide Genocide”Marching for Indigenous Rights From: Whose Streets? |
- | Lisa Currier | 4 | 2011 | $0.40 Add |
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From  Bucking a Losing TrendGlimpses of Grassroots Unionism From: Quiet No More |
Chapter three then studies the impact of grassroots activism in trade unions. Following a review of the debate on the “crisis” in working class politics, I bring in examples to … | Joel D. Harden | 48 | 2013 | $4.80 Add |
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From Civil DisobedienceFrom: Languages of the Unheard |
this chapter explores the paradox of civil disobedience—its law-respecting legal defiance—and the ethical concerns that this paradox raises. | Stephen D'Arcy | 15 | 2013 | $1.50 Add |
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From  Corbyn’s ChallengeFrom Party Insurgency to State Transformation |
- | Leo Panitch; Sam Gindin | 18 | 2020 | $1.80 Add |
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From  NEW! Defining PrioritiesFrom: Class Action |
In Defining Priorities Hanson explores the ever-evolving focus of education. Topics discussed in the chapter include “special education,” educational experts authority over teachers, … | Andy Hanson | 44 | 2021 | $4.40 Add |
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From  Part Two From the Front: Accounts from Quebec City First We Took Quebec City, Then Drummondville: The True Story Behind the Ararchist Invasion of Quebec CityFrom: Resist! |
- | Norman Nawrocki | 5 | 2001 | $0.50 Add |
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From The Cookie MonsterFrom: Fighting Dirty |
The author discusses a conversation with Margaret Walsh, the first elected official to oppose the dump expansion. Her perspectives on these events are explored. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 9 | 2017 | $0.90 Add |
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From The Revolt of the RichFrom: In Defiance |
A discussion of the financing of universities and class tensions over who controls the financing and how it affects access to education. The relationship between education and social change, … | Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois; Lazer Lederhendler | 13 | 2015 | $1.30 Add |
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From  Wei Jingsheng’s Awakening |
This chapter begins with the story of Wei Jingsheng, a former Red Guard under Mao who became China’s most famous dissident and now runs a foundation in Washington D.C. The chapter goes on … | Michael Cormier | 22 | 2013 | $2.20 Add |
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From A Quebec City DiaryFrom: Resist! |
- | Philippe de Grosbois | 7 | 2001 | $0.70 Add |
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From Bao Tong’s Fall |
This chapter begins with the story of Bao Tong, a former senior Chinese official who was arrested for supporting the Tiananmen Square protesters. The chapter goes on to explore Bao Tong’s … | Michael Cormier | 26 | 2013 | $2.60 Add |
