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Happily Ever Older

Happily Ever Older

Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care

While Being Mortal (Atul Gawande) helped us understand disease and death, and Successful Aging (Daniel J. Levitin) showed us older years can be a time of joy and resilience, Happily Ever Older … 253 View
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Harry Gairey's Enduring Lesson
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Harry Gairey’s Enduring Lesson

From: Rebound

This chapter explores the legacy of Harry Gainey, a Jamaican-born Canadian railway worker. It also examines racism in hockey. 7 $0.70 Add
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He Has Multiple Addictions: Sex, Gambling, Video Games, Alcohol and Drugs

He Has Multiple Addictions: Sex, Gambling, Video Games, Alcohol and Drugs

From: About Face

The readings in the second section of the book discuss other forms of addictions that are not narcotics based. These include sex, video games, gambling and social media. The readings in this … 6 $0.60 Add
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Here

From: Encampment

Helwig discusses the dehumanization of homeless people in the city of Toronto and the difficult circumstances under which they must survive, including the limitations of shelter and affordable … 18 $1.80 Add
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Hidden Behind the Orgasm

Hidden Behind the Orgasm

From: Rock Paper Sex

The firsthand experience of a BDSM and fetish sex worker named Grace. The chapter includes an exploration of the challenges and stigma surrounding BDSM as well as a discussion of power dynamics … 9 $0.90 Add
Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight

Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence

Immigrant women are not only at greater risk of experiencing domestic violence but they also under-utilize mainstream services because their needs are not adequately met there. Understanding … 136 View
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Highly Skilled and Under-Theorized - Women Migrant Professionals

Highly Skilled and Under-Theorized – Women Migrant Professionals

From: Calculated Kindness

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Historical Attitudes Towards Death and Dying

Historical Attitudes Towards Death and Dying

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Hitting the Jackpot

Hitting the Jackpot

From: Rock Paper Sex

The experiences of a transgender sex worker in St. John’s Newfoundland named Vanessa. The chapter is an exploration of the unique challenges facing transgender sex workers, as well as a … 5 $0.50 Add
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HIV/AIDS as a Sociological Issue

HIV/AIDS as a Sociological Issue

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Hogwash
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Hogwash

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day Five of Halifax’s 1970 "Encounter on Urban Environment," focusing on welfare and income assistance. Discussions focused on rising … 8 $0.80 Add
Holden After & Before
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Holden After & Before

Love Letter for a Son Lost to Overdose

With poignant honesty and a heart laid bare, Holden After and Before is a beautiful and moving elegy to a son lost to overdose. Holden After and Before is a moving meditation on grief in the same … 356 View
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Homes, Jobs and Friends

Homes, Jobs and Friends

From: Beyond Shelters

Describes what how homeless shelters should be assisting homless people in three areas: finding a home, preparing for work, and developing friendships. Analyzes how the Gateway Shelter (Salvation … 16 $1.60 Add
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Hoops

Hoops

From: Rock Paper Sex

The firsthand account of a sex worker named Hannah in St. John’s Newfoundland. This chapter explores how differences in education, as well as financial and social status affect the … 10 $1.00 Add
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Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice and Palliative Care

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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