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Underground Ecologies

From: Being and Swine

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In this chapter, philosopher Fahim Amir discusses the impact of pollution on the animal world and the forms of pollution our society creates as a byproduct of pharmaceutical production, power … ; ; 34 $3.40 Add
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White Plague, Red Victims

1932-1954

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

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The third chapter of George Manuel’s biography begins with his diagnosis of tuberculosis and his stay at the Coqualeetza Preventoria for treatment. It also explores the impact of the … ; 12 $1.20 Add
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“A Realm of Monuments and Water”

Lorde-ian Erotics and Shange’s African Diaspora Cosmopolitanism

From: Black Geographies

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The continued influence of oppressive “narratives of the past” sheds light on a benefit of African Diaspora Cosmopolitanism: it offers ways of defining concepts such as … 17 $1.70 Add
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5. Botched Abortions

From: Jeannie's Demise

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7. Gentrification is a Metaphor

From: Gentrification Is Inevitable and Other Lies

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Chapter 7 critically examines the social and cultural framing of gentrification. Topics discussed include the mainstreaming of taboo issues (ie: tattoos or drag), the commodification of other … 19 $1.90 Add
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Advice for Action

From: The Sea Is Rising and So Are We

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In Chapter 5 Kaufman offers advice for understanding how social change happens. This chapter discusses topics including personal lifestyle changes, shifting community culture, protests, … 19 $1.90 Add
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Anti-Racist Feminism and Women’s Work

From: Women and Work

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An exploration of anti-racist feminists, this chapter highlights the belief that fighting capitalism is akin to fighting racism and sexism. 14 $1.40 Add
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Challenging Strathcona

The Cadet Training Controversy in English Canada, 1920–1950

From: Worth Fighting For

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Industrial Use of Radiation

From: From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You

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This chapter includes the following sections: Improper Disposal of Radioactive Devices: Three Case Studies – Radioactive Gauges – Nuclear Well Logging – Industrial Radiography … ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Holding My Institution to Account

From: Going Public

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Globalization, Capital Accumulation, and Violence Against Women: An International and Historical Perspective

From: Witches, Witch-Hunting, and Women

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The readings in Part Two of this title explore the ways in witch the attitudes that spawned the witch-hunt have survived into the modern world. This chapter consists of a discussion of the forms … 14 $1.40 Add
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City of Fear

From: Feminist City

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Kern highlights the gendered danger women are exposed to in cities and everyday life, and the costs of these threats. 27 $2.70 Add
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Classroom Practice and Student-Friendly Suggestions

Up Close and Personal

From: Degrees of Failure

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The university’s current malaise owes much to an emphasis on the bottom line, on the primacy of vocational training in combination with elements such as an increasingly predatory education … 23 $2.30 Add
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Cloudy Swords

From: Being and Swine

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In this chapter, philosopher Fahim Amir discusses the role played by various insects and how our perception of them differs based on the impact they have on human activities. The chapter includes … ; ; 44 $4.40 Add