Sociology & Anthropology

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The Empire of Private Property

From: Think Like a Commoner

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Formal laws may declare what property rights people may have in given circumstances, our social norms are at least as important a force — and those are highly adaptable. How we define … 15 $1.50 Add
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The Fire This Time

From: Vancouver Vice

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This chapter focuses on the activities of "hustlers," the often-underage male sex workers in the West End. 14 $1.40 Add
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The Forward City

Section 3: Jacobs’ Spectrum of Economic Regions

From: Cities Matter

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Chapter 7 Economic literature now uses the term Jacobs’ agglomeration, and the term “forward city” is original to this text. The chapter describes “Jacobs … 6 $0.60 Add
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The Fourth Wave

Not the Best Summer Ever

From: Shadows and Light

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Chapter Six focuses on the fourth wave and the changing attitudes towards the pandemic and healthcare workers. Topics discussed include protests against public health and vaccination, … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Future of Power

Learning to Live Happily Within Limits

From: Power

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In the concluding chapter, Heinberg explores the territory between human self-annihilation and sufficient self-restraint. 63 $6.30 Add
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The Futures of Grassroots Activism

Key Themes to Keep in Mind

From: Quiet No More

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Chapter six provides this book with the conclusion that brings together the insights of previous chapters. Above all, I argue that activists are faced with two important tasks: first, to embrace … 25 $2.50 Add
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The Home Stretch

From: On Account of Darkness

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This chapter discusses racism and the annual Emancipation Day parades and activities in Chatham, focusing primarily on harness racing. 9 $0.90 Add
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The Law in Limbo

Part One — IVF: The Beginning of a Modern Human Reproduction Revolution

From: Fertility

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In The Law in Limbo McTeer explores the challenges of the mid-2000’s after the AHR Act was declared unconstitutional and no regulations were put in place by Health Canada. The chapter … 3 $0.30 Add
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The Legacy of Violence

From: From Bombs to Books

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Discusses how teachers and others can support students who have lived through extreme violence and what programs have worked in two schools with high refugee populations. 8 $0.80 Add
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The Mutilated City

Belfast

From: Walls

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This chapter focuses on walls and divisions in the city of Belfast in Northern Ireland, looking at the history of Catholic and Protestant enclaves and tensions between these groups in the city. … 49 $4.90 Add
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The Pear King

From: Lost Feast

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In this chapter Newman reflects on the history of her favorite fruit, the pear. She explores the act of domestication, the shift from small scale local production and the evolution to the … 25 $2.50 Add
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The Perils of Anger Mountain

From: The Joy of Conflict Resolution

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We react instinctively to a perceived attack with a fight, flight, or freeze response. A fight response places us squarely on the drama triangle of confrontation as either a hero or a villain. A … 14 $1.40 Add
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The Race Question

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

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Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel provides a concise discussion of racism in Canada today towards Indigenous people and the systemic racism reflected in laws, institutions and organizations. 6 $0.60 Add
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The Reconstruction of Uncle Tom

From: Uncle

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In this chapter, Thompson examines the "Mammy" figure, another stock character who was first depicted in Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The chapter also touches on Confederate monuments, and … 11 $1.10 Add