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The Quagmire of Mobility Tech

The Dream of the Smart City

From: Dream States

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The Dream of the Smart City: Part 6 explores urban mobility. Topics discussed include electrification, transportation, bike-share programs, walkability, the use of public space, autonomous … 17 $1.70 Add
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Three Questions about Carding

From: Subdivided

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This chapter highlights resolves around three questions about the police practice of carding: Why did you stop me? What did you write down about me? How will that information be used and retained? 9 $0.90 Add
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Two Eyes and a Smile

From: The Ward Uncovered

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Uncle Tom on the Big Screen

From: Uncle

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This chapter explores the first on-screen depiction of Uncle Tom. He was portrayed by a white actor in blackface in a film made by Thomas Edison. 7 $0.70 Add
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Works Cited

From: Haircuts by Children and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract

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1.0 Festival

From: You Only Live Twice

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Mike and Chase attend a festival of a film by their favourite filmmaker together. ; 1 $0.10 Add
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Acknowledgements

From: Haircuts by Children and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract

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Amos ‘n’ Andy

From: Uncle

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In this chapter, Thompson explores the role of radio in perpetuating caricatures of Blackness. 5 $0.50 Add
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An Overburdened Promise

Arts Funding for Social Development

From: Subdivided

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The four authors each discuss Toronto-based arts initiatives designed geared towards marginalized youth. ; ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Duke Redbird, A Man of Many Words

TRAILBLAZERS AND CHANGEMAKERS

From: Indigenous Toronto

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This chapter explores the story of Duke Redbird, an Anishnabe born on the Saugeen reserve in 1939 who established himself as a visual artist, poet, activist, television journalist/host, educator, … 5 $0.50 Add
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Function Creep and Surveillance

The Dream of the Smart City

From: Dream States

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The Dream of the Smart City: Part 7 explores  the role of surveillance in smart cities. Topics discussed include CityIQ, the use of cameras, widespread surveillance, ‘function … 13 $1.30 Add
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Interlude

Hope is the Thing with Feathers

From: What You Won’t Do For Love

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Emily Dickinson’s "’Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers." 2 $0.20 Add
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Policing The Lord’s Day

From: The Ward

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The Civic Engagement of Ward Children

From: The Ward Uncovered

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The Curious Intersection of Politics and Cricket

From: Rebound

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This chapter examines the intersection between cricket and Toronto’s mayoral politics. 5 $0.50 Add