Sociology & Anthropology

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Amos 'n' Andy

Amos ‘n’ Andy

From: Uncle

In this chapter, Thompson explores the role of radio in perpetuating caricatures of Blackness. 5 $0.50 Add
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Amplify, Don’t Amputate
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Amplify, Don’t Amputate

From: Childhood Unplugged

In this chapter, Martinko discusses the concept of "amputate versus amplify", examining what the use of technology does to enhance and diminish a person’s quality of life. … 14 $1.40 Add
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An Activist Perspective on the Sidewalk Project
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An Activist Perspective on the Sidewalk Project

From: Smart Cities in Canada: Digital Dreams, Corporate Designs

Chapter 5 explores the impact of Toronto’s Sidewalk Labs project from the perspective of Labour organization and activism. 11 $1.10 Add
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An Afternoon of Aramaic

An Afternoon of Aramaic

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Carol Knepper recounts the story of Jason. The story discusses dyslexia, the school system and disability, helplessness, hiding his condition, living with dyslexia, and finding motivation to … 5 $0.50 Add
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An Ancient Mariner

An Ancient Mariner

From: Oak Island and Its Lost Treasure

Looks at Sir William Phips’s (1651-1695) connection to Oak Island and the evidence to his connection and his history of treasure seeking 20 $2.00 Add
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An Argument Worth Having
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An Argument Worth Having

From: Messy Cities

Chiyi Tam explains how conflict within communities has the capacity to net positive and democratic results, using her role in the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust as a key example. 8 $0.80 Add
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An Economy of Fair Trade and Right Relations

An Economy of Fair Trade and Right Relations

From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

Common cause projects can at the same time tackle the global and local activist divide, bringing members of national and international groups together with local, grounded activists. 14 $1.40 Add
An Economy of Well-Being

An Economy of Well-Being

Common-sense tools for building genuine wealth and happiness

In the face of political, financial, and environmental upheaval, it’s difficult to slow down and build lives of mindfulness and joy. These things are within reach, but how can we go about … 242 View
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An Historical Frame for Current Activism

An Historical Frame for Current Activism

From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

If we want to come home to the Earth, reviving our sense of connection to it, we must first come home to ourselves, healing our relationship with ourselves, and those around us. 9 $0.90 Add
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An Historical Overview of the Application of the Race Concept in Social Practice

An Historical Overview of the Application of the Race Concept in Social Practice

From: Anti-Racist Feminism

This chapter presents an overview of discourse related to race and racial identity in academic discourse and how this discourse has continued to change and evolve. ; 19 $3.04 Add
An Ideal Prison?

An Ideal Prison?

Critical Essays on Women's Imprisonment in Canada

In a series of critical essays, the contributors stimulate reflection and discussion. They explore the effects of punishment and penality on women’s lives, the impact of feminist reforms on the … 168 View
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An interview With Andreas Malm
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An interview With Andreas Malm

From: Crisis and Contagion

In this chapter, Ian McKay interviews Andreas Malm about issues relating to COVID-19. Andreas Malm is an associate professor of human ecology at Lund University in Sweden. He is the author of … 19 $1.90 Add
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An Interview with Dr. Alex Wilson: Queering the Mainstream
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An Interview with Dr. Alex Wilson: Queering the Mainstream

From: White Benevolence

In chapter 17, Sheelah McLean provides the transcript from her interview with Dr. Alex Wilson. ; 7 $0.70 Add
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An Interview with Naomi Klein
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An Interview with Naomi Klein

From: Crisis and Contagion

In this chapter, Ian McKay interviews Naomi Klein about issues relating to COVID-19. Since No Logo in 1999, Naomi Klein has been a must-read for everybody interested in how our planet and its … 15 $1.50 Add