Sociology & Anthropology

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Ergodicity
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Ergodicity

From: My Mother, My Translator

Singh’s studies at McGill are shared. From connections made and lessons learned to the challenges created by unaddressed trauma. 30 $3.00 Add
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Escaping Europe

Escaping Europe

From: Family Ties

This chapter discusses the hardships facing Jewish Ukrainian refugees following World War II and their journey to Canada. 6 $0.60 Add
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Escaping the Burrow

Escaping the Burrow

From: The Age of Insecurity

In this chapter, Taylor examines how commercial insurance moved from collective security to individual risk, examining Kafka’s early twentieth- century work in Prague, the industry’s … 56 $5.60 Add
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Escaping the Trap of Positions

Escaping the Trap of Positions

From: The Joy of Conflict Resolution

Conflict often is marked by people dug in on their positions. A position can be defined as a person’s desired solution in conflict and does not necessarily consider other people or their … 11 $1.10 Add
Essential Work Disposable Workers

Essential Work Disposable Workers

Migration, Capitalism, and Class

Across the world we are witnessing daily the lethal effects of a rapid and scary hardening of borders, ignited and justified by manufactured fear and scarcity. In such conditions, highly … 230 View
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Essentials

Essentials

From: Human Rights

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Establishing Rules for IVF
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Establishing Rules for IVF

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

From: Fertility

In Establishing Rules for IVF McTeer continues exploring the history of IVF and the recommendations and regulations which arose to protect pregnant mothers and children. The chapter explores … 5 $0.50 Add
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Ethics

Ethics

The Values of the Flesh

From: The Biology of Wonder

This chapter describes the author’s experiences experimenting on living animals, which he terms "crushing the irresistable magic of life." 26 $2.60 Add
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Eugenics and the Alien in Our Midst

Eugenics and the Alien in Our Midst

SECTION THREE - The reception of franco-americans

From: A Distinct Alien Race

While tensions cooled in the early 20th century, there was renewed backlash against Franco-Americans in the era following the First World War was part of a nationwide trend targeting … 24 $2.40 Add
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Euler's Identity

Euler’s Identity

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She reminisces on various memories of her family life. 5 $0.50 Add
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European Imperialism and Popular Resistance
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European Imperialism and Popular Resistance

From: Humans

This chapter discusses the beginnings of European Imperialism during the early 1500s across the globe. It recounts resistance to conquest, forced labour and religious conversion against European … 35 $3.50 Add
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Evaluating New Ideas for Your New Society

Evaluating New Ideas for Your New Society

From: Curing Affluenza

Chapter 8 examines how to enact social change, discussing topics including community influence, policies and lobbying, democracy, laws and budgets, examples of tackling affluenza through a … 40 $4.00 Add
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“Even a Ravaged Planet Is Worth Fighting For”

“Even a Ravaged Planet Is Worth Fighting For”

From: Future on Fire

Chapter 4 reflects on what a world that suffers the consequences of large-scale climate change would look like and if it is still worth fighting for. Topics discussed include the 2030 deadline to … 14 $1.40 Add
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Every Little Act of Cruelty
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Every Little Act of Cruelty

From: This Has Always Been a War

In “Every Little Act of Cruelty” the author explores their relationship with their father. Discussing anger, violence, fear, trauma, secrets, inheritance, mental illness, and abuse. 24 $2.40 Add
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Every little thing
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Every little thing

From: The Environmentalist’s Dilemma

Because of the magnitude of the climate crisis, change will only occur when hundreds of millions of people change their consumption habits, requiring governments pass the right laws. That’s … 11 $1.10 Add