Activism & Social Movements

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From the Second World War to Cold War and Post-Colonialism, 1939–1980
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From the Second World War to Cold War and Post-Colonialism, 1939–1980

From: Humans

This chapter discusses how, as the supremacy of European imperialism was replaced by the imperial power of the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII, popular resistance in the form of … 45 $4.50 Add
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Fundraising
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Fundraising

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Fundraising Nash discusses the costs of running for office at all levels of office. The chapter explores topics including donation rules and rebates, personal financial accountability, live … 7 $0.70 Add
Future on Fire
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Future on Fire

Capitalism and the Politics of Climate Change

Climate change is already affecting millions of people. Governments talk about taking action to limit global heating to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, but the greenhouse gas … 128 View
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Genome Editing — Research and Reproduction
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Genome Editing — Research and Reproduction

Part Three — Research on Human Embryos

From: Fertility

In Genome Editing — Research and Reproduction McTeer explains genome editing and the serious and controversial questions to be raised about its purposes and limits. The chapter explains … 7 $0.70 Add
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Geoengineering
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Geoengineering

PART 2: The System-Preserving Frameworks

From: Worlds at Stake

Chapter 6 explores the potential use of climate-intervention technologies, geoengineering, and investigates what ideological currents are shaping those efforts. 19 $1.90 Add
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Getting into the Streets

Getting into the Streets

Organizing Your Community

From: Educating for Action

Although the terms “organizing” and “activism” are often considered synonymous, there are important distinctions. Organizing is about developing a large number of … 14 $1.40 Add
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Getting into the Streets

Getting into the Streets

Activist Guidelines and Case Studies

From: Educating for Action

This chapter provides four snapshots of activism. Jason Del Gandio begins with how to initiate and facilitate an organizing meeting. This is usually the first place activists begin — … ; ; ; 22 $2.20 Add
Getting to Zero

Getting to Zero

Canada Confronts Global Warming

In this book, long-time social and environmental activist Tony Clarke provides hard-to-find information and analysis about what Canada is and is not doing as of 2018 to get to zero emissions. He … 248 View
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Glossary of Technical Terms

Glossary of Technical Terms

From: Ecology for the 99%

This section provides a glossary of technical terms used throughout the book. ; ; ; ; 5 $0.50 Add