Activism & Social Movements

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From Chapter 3 The Toll of Rank Abuse From: Somebodies and Nobodies View New Society Publishers	The pervasiveness of rankism in history and society’s resistance to foundational change and growth. Problems with trying to subvert rank without abolishing rank are discussed.	Robert W. Fuller	19	2004	$1.90 Add
From Chapter 3 Key Environmental Impacts From: Unearthing Justice View Between The Lines	In this chapter, the author describes the various environmental impacts that mining operations have. These include the release of toxic chemicals such as mercury and radon into water bodies, as …	Joan Kuyek	21	2019	$2.10 Add
From NEW! Chapter 3: Disabled Grief Technologies: Disability Justice Future-Building in a Time of Mass Grief PART I: DISABILITY JUSTICE IN THE END TIME From: The Future is Disabled View Arsenal Pulp Press	A chapter on grief, "pandemic grief", loss, and disability ("cripple grief").	Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha	14	2022	$1.40 Add
From NEW! Chapter 3: Small Is Beautiful PART I: RED HORIZONS From: Dinner on Mars View ECW Press	Chapter 3 explores the possibilities of nanotechnology. Discussing the potential of biotechnology experiments, crops, algae, bacteria, fertilizers, medicines, and the creation of a new and unique …	Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman	9	2022	$0.90 Add
From Chapter 4 The Hunger for Recognition From: Somebodies and Nobodies View New Society Publishers	Humanity’s relentless pursuit to answer the question "who am I?" The constant drive to be Somebody and the fear of being Nobody are used to address the inner tumult of craving …	Robert W. Fuller	15	2004	$1.50 Add
From Chapter 4 Mining and Colonialism on Turtle Island From: Unearthing Justice View Between The Lines	This chapter discusses the impact of mining on Indigenous communities in Canada, beginning with the arrival of European settlers. It disucsses how mining has impacted the livelihood of Indegenous …	Joan Kuyek	19	2019	$1.90 Add
From NEW! Chapter 4: Biophilia PART II: RED EDEN From: Dinner on Mars View ECW Press	Chapter 4 examines the role biospheres and greenspaces will play in the Martian city. Discussing the Bloedel Conservatory, agriculture and architecture , the history of greenhouses and glass …	Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman	28	2022	$2.80 Add
From NEW! Chapter 4: Nobody Left Behind and Wanting to Run Like Hell: Disabled Survival in Climate Crisis PART I: DISABILITY JUSTICE IN THE END TIME From: The Future is Disabled View Arsenal Pulp Press	On disability/disabled realities and the climate crisis; this chapter discusses climate change, collective moves for collective survival, mutual aid, politics, organizing, and disabled ingenuity …	Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha	12	2022	$1.20 Add
From Chapter 5 The Somebody Mystique From: Somebodies and Nobodies View New Society Publishers	Understanding the power of consensus, the tenacity of status quo, and the draw of belonging as the enemy of change and dismantling rank. Explores the human want for belonging and acceptance, and …	Robert W. Fuller	15	2004	$1.50 Add
From Chapter 5 Social Impacts From: Unearthing Justice View Between The Lines	This chapter explores the social impacts that the operation of a mine can have on communities. These impacts last throughout the operation of the mine and range from the displacement of …	Joan Kuyek	10	2019	$1.00 Add
From NEW! Chapter 5: Cripping the Resistance: No Revolution without Us PART I: DISABILITY JUSTICE IN THE END TIME From: The Future is Disabled View Arsenal Pulp Press	This chapter reflects on the summer of 2020 and social justice movements taking place at this time. Topics include political unrest in the United States of America, self-isolation and …	Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha	12	2022	$1.20 Add
From NEW! Chapter 5: Grass 2.0 PART II: RED EDEN From: Dinner on Mars View ECW Press	Chapter 5 considers the challenges of growing and producing grains such as corn, rice and wheat on Mars. Discussing the history of grains and their domestications, Icelandic geothermal farming, …	Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman	24	2022	$2.40 Add
From Chapter 6 Deconstructing the Somebody Mystique From: Somebodies and Nobodies View New Society Publishers	Dispelling the somebody mystique will require the creation of a new understanding of somebodies. Just as we are weaned from our parents, so must we demystify our idols if we are to realize …	Robert W. Fuller	16	2004	$1.60 Add
From NEW! How a Shelter Can Prevent Homelessness Prevention Services at the Old Brewery Mission106 From: Ending Homelessness in Canada View James Lorimer and Company	George Ohana’s Chapter on shelters looks at how current shelters can adapt and evolves to offer solutions to end homelessness instead of just treating the symptoms. By looking at policy, …	Georges Ohana	13	2024	$1.30 Add
From Chapter 6 Working in the Mining Industry From: Unearthing Justice View Between The Lines	This chapter discusses the people who work in the mines, the role that unions play in ensuring miners get fairly treated by minng companies, and ends with a discussion of occupational health and …	Joan Kuyek	14	2019	$1.40 Add
From NEW! Chapter 6: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Cow PART III: RED MEAT From: Dinner on Mars View ECW Press	Chapter 6 explores the possibilities of milk, meat, and cattle raising on Mars. Discussing the resources needed for dairy cows, lactose intolerance, plant-based “milk” technology, …	Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman	20	2022	$2.00 Add