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Economies of Agglomeration

Section 1: The Economist’s City

From: Cities Matter

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Chapter 1 examines the theory of economic agglomeration, topics discussed include “economies of scale,” types of economies of agglomeration (Shared pool of labour, Input sharing, … 10 $1.00 Add
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Is Broadway about Dollars and Cents?

From: Bigotry on Broadway

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The author explores bigotry on Broadway, highlighting various concerning statistics. 24 $2.40 Add
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Mussolini the Provident and Prudential

Was the Duce the first man to give Italians pensions?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

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This chapter examines Mussolini’s regime’s activity in the fields of social security and in labour issues. The author refutes the idea that Mussolini was the first man to give … 18 $1.80 Add
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Origins of the Laboratory

From: Montreal and the Bomb

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This chapter explores the early days for the British-led project to develop an atomic bomb in a Montreal laboratory, looking at key figures in the project’s foundation and management such … 38 $3.80 Add
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Surrogacy’s Emergence, Development, and International Expansion

From: Stolen Motherhood

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The author begins by examining the social, cultural, and economic factors that underpin surrogacy, claiming that it is essential to examine it in today’s context while identifying the … 32 $3.20 Add
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Chapter 2: The Response

From: The Killer's Henchman

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The author discusses the response to Covid-19 with particularly attention to the United States and China. Topics include vaccines, public health and social measures, the approaches of countries … 36 $3.60 Add
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Great Moments with Mr. Hamilton

From: Bigotry on Broadway

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The author critiques Disney and Hamilton, asserting that the sugarcoated treatment of American history that the musical presents is perfectly in sync with the Disney ethos. This chapter explores … 35 $3.50 Add
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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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Laboratory at War

From: Montreal and the Bomb

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This chapter continues to trace the history of this project, looking at key figures such as Bertrand Goldschmidt and the Quebec Conference, among other topics. 32 $3.20 Add
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Mussolini the Champion of Land Reclamation

Did the Duce drain the marshes?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

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This chapter looks at the supposed success of Mussolini’s fascists in the area of bonifica, or land reclamation, exploring the actual results and data resulting from their efforts. It also … 20 $2.00 Add
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Women’s Issues

From: Stolen Motherhood

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This chapter looks at the evolution of the concept/experience of motherhood, and the author asserts that society is increasingly viewing pregnancy and childbirth from a utilitarian perspective, … 33 $3.30 Add
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Zionism

From: Israel, A Beachhead in the Middle East

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Chapter Two focuses on the roots of political Zionism. Since its creation by Theodor Herzl, Zionism has envisaged a return to an imagined glorious past. The distinguishing feature of political … 11 $1.10 Add
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Chapter 3: The Capitalists’ State

From: The Killer's Henchman

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This chapter asks who it is that made the decisions on how to respond to the pandemic (if to respond at all) and what their interests are. The author explores the domination of governments around … 35 $3.50 Add
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Making Mister

Anti-Black Misandry in Alice Walker’s Portrayal of Black Men in The Color Purple

From: Bigotry on Broadway

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This chapter critiques The Colour Purple and the Mister trope, arguing that the previous debates surrounding the depiction of Black men in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple have overlooked … 10 $1.00 Add
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Mussolini the Builder

Did the Duce give all Italians a home to live in?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

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This chapter examines the dangerous association of the right to a home with Fascism in Italy, which the author calls one of the most effective and impactful posthumous propagandist operations for … 20 $2.00 Add
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Nakba

From: Israel, A Beachhead in the Middle East

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Chapter Three focuses on the Nakba or ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic. The chapter explores the creation of the colonial settler state of Israel, aided by the British after the First World … 13 $1.30 Add