Political Philosophy

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Spectres of Fascism
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Spectres of Fascism

Historical, Theoretical and International Perspectives

Concerns over the rise of fascism have been preoccupied with the Trump presidency and the Brexit vote in the UK, yet, globally, we are witnessing a turn towards anti-democratic and illiberal … 304 View
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State socialism

State socialism

From: SOS

Chapter 3 focuses on state Socialism, discussing its roots in the 19th century, the relationship between communism and social democracy, a comparison of two social democracies (François … 15 $1.50 Add
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Stephen Fry In Conversation With Rudyard Griffiths

Stephen Fry In Conversation With Rudyard Griffiths

From: Political Correctness

This reading consists of an interview between journalist Rudyard Griffiths and actor, author, and comedian Stephen Fry prior to the Munk Debate on the Political Correctness. The topic of the … ; 8 $0.96 Add
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Stephen Harper and the Rise of the Reform Party

Stephen Harper and the Rise of the Reform Party

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

2009 article by William Johnson outlining the rise of Stephen Harper to the leadership of the Canadian Alliance, the leadership of the merged Conservative party, and the prime ministership. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Stephen K. Bannon in Conversation with Rudyard Griffiths

Stephen K. Bannon in Conversation with Rudyard Griffiths

From: The Rise of Populism

This reading consists of an interview between journalist Rudyard Griffiths and former Donald Trump advisor Stephen K. Bannon prior to the Munk Debate on the Rise of Populism. The topic of the … ; 13 $1.56 Add
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Studying Classes in Advanced Capitalism
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Studying Classes in Advanced Capitalism

From: Tipping Point for Advanced Capitalism

This chapter starts with different standpoints for studying classes in advanced capitalism and establishes my current standpoint as an intellectual inside-outsider aligned with subordinate class … 23 $2.30 Add
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Suppression of Indigenous Sovereignty in Canada’s “Consent-by-Default” Industry
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Suppression of Indigenous Sovereignty in Canada’s “Consent-by-Default” Industry

Part One: Dispossession at Home

From: Capitalism and Dispossession

In Chapter 3, author Aedan Alderson reflects on the role of dispossession in Canada’s land use planning industry by drawing on case studies that highlight the techniques, processes, and … 25 $2.50 Add
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Surrogate Motherhood: A Gift of Life or Maternity Denied?

Surrogate Motherhood: A Gift of Life or Maternity Denied?

From: Beyond the Periphery of the Skin

In this chapter, feminist scholar Silvia Federici discusses surrogacy. She discusses ways in which it gives women agency over how they use their bodies. She also discusses how surrogacy can … 9 $0.90 Add
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Swinging for the Fences

Swinging for the Fences

From: BlackBerry Town

Howitt touches on the Unviersity of Waterloo and how it has developed into one of the most respected technology and business schools in Canada, in large part thanks to BlackBerry’s … 17 $1.70 Add
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Syria: A Tale of Two Pipelines

Syria: A Tale of Two Pipelines

From: Oil and World Politics

Analyzes the Syrian conflict, in which Big Powers (US, Russia) and regional powers (Iran, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey) clash over Sunni-Shia divisions, terrorism, and petroleum. Initial … 31 $3.10 Add
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Syriza and the Problem of State Transformation

Syriza and the Problem of State Transformation

From: The Socialist Challenge Today

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Table of Cases
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Table of Cases

From: Canadian Competition Law & Policy

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Taking the Leap: 2016
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Taking the Leap: 2016

From: From Layton to Singh

Chapter 5 focuses on the NDP’s recovery plan after the upset of the 2015 election. The chapter covers topics including Mulcair’s defence in the leadership review, Alberta NDP’s … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Aesthetics of Totalitarian Salvation
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The Aesthetics of Totalitarian Salvation

From: Spectres of Fascism

This chapter explores how totalitarian regimes use aesthetics to project a promise of salvation. The author discusses this through the framework of the Romanian Revolution. 12 $1.20 Add
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The Allende of the North
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The Allende of the North

From: The Fire and the Ashes

This chapter examines the Dave Barrett NDP government of British Columbia, which was in power from 1972-1975. Jackson later worked with the BC NDP caucus as they tried to resist the resurgent … 8 $0.80 Add
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The anarchist impulse

The anarchist impulse

From: SOS

Chapter 4 examines the theory of anarchy, discussing authority, self-government, organised anarchist movement during the 1848 Revolts across Europe, the commune, titles to libertarianism, and the … 13 $1.30 Add