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Reframing the Debate

Reframing the Debate

From: Back to the Well

In this chapter, de Villiers begins approaching solutions for water crises by asking us to reframe the issue, by thinking and acting on a local level. 6 $0.60 Add
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Research and the Human Embryo
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Research and the Human Embryo

Part Three — Research on Human Embryos

From: Fertility

In Research and the Human Embryo McTeer examines some of the myriad of related issues raised by research on human embryos, and the medical-scientific research presented to Canadians — … 7 $0.70 Add
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Rivers and Lakes in Trouble

Rivers and Lakes in Trouble

From: Back to the Well

In this chapter, de Villiers explores how surface water – lakes and rivers – are some of the most vulnerable to contamination and destruction as a result of human action. 27 $2.70 Add
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Scarcity, Yes; Conflicts, Maybe

Scarcity, Yes; Conflicts, Maybe

From: Back to the Well

In this chapter, de Villiers asks whether water shortages lead to war, under what circumstances these conflicts occur, and where in the world they are most likely to spark. 35 $3.50 Add
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School of Screens
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School of Screens

From: Childhood Unplugged

In this chapter, Martinko discusses navigating an increase of technology use in schools. Martinko describes how COVID-19 impacted the learning experience for children and why she opted to educate … 18 $1.80 Add
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Science, Technology, and Pandemic Cities
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Science, Technology, and Pandemic Cities

Conclusion

From: Dream States

Conclusion: part 1 explores the role of science and technology in pandemic cities and the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic. 15 $1.50 Add
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Sex and Sexuality Part A

Sex and Sexuality Part A

Adult Play

From: i-Minds, 2nd edition

What I am concerned about are the changes in our attitudes and our desires that go far beyond the frameworks of curiosity and a bit of fun. The central issue once again concerns … 15 $1.50 Add
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Sex and Sexuality Part B

Sex and Sexuality Part B

Brain Wiring and the Death of Intimacy

From: i-Minds, 2nd edition

The viewing of sexual activity or erotica online actually reduces, not raises, the interest in and the performance of real-life sexual activity. Lastly, and this was the eye-opener, in my study … 13 $1.30 Add
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Sex and Sexuality Part C

Sex and Sexuality Part C

From Children to Elders, Communication, and Lifestyle Solutions

From: i-Minds, 2nd edition

It seems, with every passing decade, children are growing up faster. Innocence has been long lost with the aid of television and the music industry. Increasingly sexualized music videos for … 9 $0.90 Add
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Smart Cities and the Origins of Utopian Urbanism
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Smart Cities and the Origins of Utopian Urbanism

The Dream of the Smart City

From: Dream States

The Dream of the Smart City: Part 2 explores the origins of utopian urbanism. Topics discussed include history of urban planning, the history of ghetto’s, Bauhaus and the Garden City … 16 $1.60 Add
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Smart Cities, Big Data, and a Question of Trust
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Smart Cities, Big Data, and a Question of Trust

The Dream of the Smart City

From: Dream States

The Dream of the Smart City: Part 4 discusses questions of personal data. Topics discussed include open access, data and privacy, data bias, open data, and municipal dashboards. 17 $1.70 Add
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Smart City Tech: A Primer
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Smart City Tech: A Primer

The Dream of the Smart City

From: Dream States

The Dream of the Smart City: Part 1 explores the tech needed to create a smart city. Discussing topics including what makes technology ‘smart’, ‘machine learning’ … 18 $1.80 Add
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Smart City Tech and the Promise of Green Cities
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Smart City Tech and the Promise of Green Cities

The Dream of the Smart City

From: Dream States

The Dream of the Smart City: Part 5 explores the possibility of green cities with smart innovation. Topics discussed include post-industrial cities, climate change, pollution, urban … 16 $1.60 Add
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Socialization

Socialization

Child's Play

From: i-Minds, 2nd edition

In this chapter, I will start a discussion on how, in the name of discipline, safety, and humaneness, i-tech has found yet another niche. How, for better or for worse, i-tech is now the principal … 21 $2.10 Add
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Soft-Path Solutions

Soft-Path Solutions

From: Back to the Well

In this chapter, de Villiers continues to discuss efficiency and suggests that we should focus on increasing that instead of trying to redistribute and increase our water supply. 20 $2.00 Add
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Stem Cell Research
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Stem Cell Research

Part Three — Research on Human Embryos

From: Fertility

In Stem Cell Research McTeer outlines what stem cell research is and what it can be used for. In the chapter she explores topics including types of stem cells, the stem cell oversight committee, … 6 $0.60 Add