Quebec

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Hub Cities and Transport Costs

Section 1: The Economist’s City

From: Cities Matter

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Chapter 2 explores transportation networks and hub cities, discussing topics including networks, ‘Transport Cost’ theory, and more. 6 $0.60 Add
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Motherhood and the Job Market

The Dominion of Discrimination

From: Motherhood, The Mother of All Sexism

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This chapter begins to outline the systemic discrimination, wage loss, and job insecurity that women/mothers face in Quebec and beyond, drawing on multiple examples. It critiques the Quebec … 21 $2.10 Add
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Race and Privilege Understanding Race and Racialization

From: Gender, Race & Canadian Law

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The Politics of Education

From: Flying Fish in the Great White North

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Chapter 3

The Defeated Keep the Faith

From: Quebec in Question

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A brief survey of Quebec social, political and economic history from 1755 to the rebellion of 1837-38. 29 $2.90 Add
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Criminalizing Race

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The Agency and Culture of Movement

Barbadian Emigration Push Factors

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Urban Land Values

Section 1: The Economist’s City

From: Cities Matter

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Chapter 3 examines urban land value, discussing topics including land value, the choice between urban, suburban or rural, types of buildings such as office towers, apartment buildings, rental … 10 $1.00 Add
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Why are Mothers Still the Default Parent?

From: Motherhood, The Mother of All Sexism

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This chapter highlights and critiques the outdated social constructions and everyday sexism that continue to constrain mothers and fathers. It looks at the many challenges of parenthood typically … 33 $3.30 Add
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Barbadian – And West Indian – Canadian Relations

From: Flying Fish in the Great White North

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The Quiet Conversation of a Colonized People

From: Quebec in Question

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A brief survey of Quebec political, social and economic history from 1840 to 1945 22 $2.20 Add
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Involved Dads

Obstacles and Prejudice

From: Motherhood, The Mother of All Sexism

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This chapter explores the expectations and social constructions that constrain and shame involved fathers. I discusses barriers to fathers taking paternity leave, the established perceived role … 28 $2.80 Add
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Jacobs’ Theory of Import Replacement

Section 2: Jacobs’ Urban Economics

From: Cities Matter

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Chapter 4 focuses on Jane Jacobs’ theory of import replacement, discussing local markets, variety, the example of Quebec and Québécois language and cultural preferences as an … 16 $1.60 Add
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White Privilege

Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

From: Gender, Race & Canadian Law

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The Springtime of Quebec

From: Quebec in Question

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A brief account of political and social developments in Quebec 1945-65, the "quiet revolution" and the conditions that led to emergence of demands for sovereignty. 13 $1.30 Add
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City Instabilities

Section 2: Jacobs’ Urban Economics

From: Cities Matter

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Chapter 5 examines the weaknesses of cities. The chapter focuses on exploring the built-in instabilities of cities such as congestion, pollution, crime, labour reducing process innovations, … 7 $0.70 Add