2023

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An Interview With Merrill Singer

From: Crisis and Contagion

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In this chapter, Ian McKay interviews Merrill Singer about issues relating to COVID-19. Merrill Singer is a medical anthropologist and professor emeritus in anthropology at the University of … 17 $1.70 Add
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Chapter 5: Canadian counterinsurgency

From: Canada In Afghanistan

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In this chapter, Schalk discusses the catalyst for Canada’s role in the occupation of Afghanistan. Breaking down the true geopolitical motives that led to the Canadian military’s … 36 $3.60 Add
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Chapter 5: Five Rounds

From: Mass Murder, Police Mayhem

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In this chapter, Beeby describes the events where RCMP officers fired on another RCMP officer on the morning of April 19th amid the RCMP’s search for mass shooter Gabriel Wortman, as … 9 $0.90 Add
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Chapter 6: Review Origins

From: Fundamentals of National Security Accountability in Canada

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This chapter focuses on the assessment of security service activities and the independent bodies responsible for these reviews. The origin and implementation of the national security review are … 24 $2.40 Add
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Chapter 6: Searches and Seizures Authorized by Law 2: Other Authority

From: Search and Seizure

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A. Other Criminal Code Powers B. Powers in Other Federal Legislation C. Powers in Provincial Statutes D. Common Law Powers ; 71 $7.10 Add
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Displaced

From: Wanda’s War

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Chapter 5 explores Wanda’s experiences during the ensuing chaos at the end of the war in Germany from a forced labourer’s perspective. The chapter discusses topics including the abuse … 12 $1.20 Add
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Families and Relationships

From: Killing the Wittigo

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In this chapter, Methot discusses how colonialism and residential schools continue to create hardhships for indigenous communities. Methot provides a guide to navigate difficult emotions, … 38 $3.80 Add
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Following the Money

From: Decolonize Museums

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In Chapter Five: Following the Money, Lee critically examines the ethics behind museum funding. Topics discussed include museums as visible centers of protest, museum sponsorships, the Occupy … 28 $2.80 Add
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Freedom to Play (Elementary-Aged Kids)

From: Childhood Unplugged

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In this chapter, Martinko explains her approach to reducing the screen time of elementary-aged children. Martinko discusses outdoor time, the importance of walking, the six categories of risky … 19 $1.90 Add
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Heron Gate and the Financialization of Rental Housing

From: Resisting Eviction

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Chapter 6 examines Heron Gate’s owner and landlord in more detail. Crosby takes a deep dive into the world of financialized real estate investment within a broader context of housing policy … 15 $1.50 Add
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Is There Hope?

From: I Want a Better Catastrophe

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In this chapter, Boyd explores the philosophical question of which disposition is best suited to take on the climate crisis. Boyd discusses hope, optimism, pessimism, and stoicism. This chapter … 54 $5.40 Add
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Just Do It! Techniques and Technologies for Decolonizing Drag

From: Decolonize Drag

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Khubandani discusses the "techniques and technologies" of drag that can be harnessed to either reinforce or fight against colonial and racist ideologies. He examines the importance of … 28 $2.80 Add
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More Care, Less Self? How to (Hopefully) Move Beyond Complaint, Critique, and Coloniality

From: Decolonize Self-Care

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Chapter 4 discussed the self-care industry’s use of social justice language as it continues to be a market that relies on inspiration and appropriation of indigenity and other cultural … ; 36 $3.60 Add
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Nervous Breakdown

the great birth control swindle

From: Bleed

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In this chapter, Lindeman examines the medical reaction to female pain and the shift towards pharmaceutical intervention to alleviate this pain. Lindeman uses research as well as her own … 27 $2.70 Add
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Overexposed

From: The Trauma Beat

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In this chapter, Cherry explores the ethical issues surrounding crime scene photographs. Cherry reflects on her experiences as a reporter desperate to get the ‘body shot’, the high … 11 $1.10 Add