James Lorimer and Company

Showing 1265–1280 of 1757 results

Title & Subtitle Abstract Contributors Pages Year Purchase
From
Social Upheaval

Social Upheaval

From: Tar Sands Showdown

Chapter 6 discusses the many ways in which the development of the tar sands has become a caldron that is brewing with social conflicts and tensions: (a) social conflicts: ranging from the … 39 $3.90 Add
From
Socialism and Democratization

Socialism and Democratization

From: The Great Class War 1914-1918

The elite tries to exorcize the proletarian threat not only by using the “stick” of bloody repression but also the “carrot” of social legislation and political reforms. … 12 $1.20 Add
From
Socialism and Syndicalism:

Socialism and Syndicalism:

The Rising of the Working Class, 1870–1919

From: The Rise of the New West

Details the rise of the working class in the west, separating the analysis of BC and Prairies, and showcasing the small victories that led to the rise 26 $2.60 Add
From
Some Doctors Weigh In — 2013

Some Doctors Weigh In — 2013

From: The Right to Die

The medical community has long had mixed feelings about assisted death. Some doctors claim that helping a patient die is a violation of the Hippocratic injunction to “do no harm,” … 17 $1.70 Add
From
Some Haitian Lessons in Resilience
NEW!

Some Haitian Lessons in Resilience

From: Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World

In this chapter Dorcent argues that resilience and sovereignty are one continuous practice, grounding her argument in Haitian history and research on muscle adaptation and post-traumatic growth. 12 $1.20 Add
From
SOS Medicare:

SOS Medicare:

A (Cautionary) Tale of Two Conferences

From: Medicare

Discusses the 2 SOS Medicare Conferences and the importance of Public Health ; 8 $0.80 Add
From
Sound Recording and Radio:

Sound Recording and Radio:

Intersections and Overlaps

From: Cultural Industries.ca

The interrelationship between radio and sound recording is the overarching theme in Richard Sutherland’s article. 20 $2.00 Add
From
Sovereignty and Trumpism
NEW!

Sovereignty and Trumpism

From: Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World

In this chapter, Axworthy traces how Canada’s postwar sovereignty, built on peacekeeping and the Responsibility to Protect doctrine, has been eroded by decades of integration with the … 10 $1.00 Add
From
St. Laurent and Diefenbaker, 1948–1963

St. Laurent and Diefenbaker, 1948–1963

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Discusses the development of federal-provincial relations during the period of Louis St. Laurent and John Diefenbaker including the emergence of shared-cost programs and Quebec’s growing … 25 $2.50 Add
From
Stairs and Beaverbrook

Stairs and Beaverbrook

From: Merchant Princes

1902-1910 . Looks at the partnership between John F. Stairs and William Maxwell Aitken (the future Lord Beaverbrook). The establishment of the Royal Securities Corporation, John F’s … 49 $4.90 Add
From
Stalin's Soviet Union:

Stalin’s Soviet Union:

An Unloved but Useful Partner

From: The Myth of the Good War

Focuses particular on 1942-43 to analyzes the Soviet Union’s contribution to the war and although opinions about the Societ Union were negative they proved to be extremely useful 10 $1.00 Add
From
Stand Up or Bow Out

Stand Up or Bow Out

From: Black Cop

Calvin recalls his long-drawn-out negotiations with the RCMP regarding his employment. ; 12 $1.20 Add
From
The Long-Term Approach

The Long-Term Approach

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel looks at how government decisions only take into account short term economic benefits rather than long term environmental concerns and how this differs from … 3 $0.30 Add
From
Stephane Dion Takes Over

Stephane Dion Takes Over

From: Canada is Not Back

A brief account of Stephane Dion’s career leading up to and including his role as foreign affairs minister in Justin Trudeau’s first cabinet. Discusses Dion’s approach to … 17 $1.70 Add
From
Still Spilling

Still Spilling

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

Critical review of the measures put in place by the Harper government during its last year in office. Analyzes whether those measures, such as new safety management system regulations, changes to … 9 $0.90 Add
From
Struggle for Survival

Struggle for Survival

From: Black Cop

Calvin recalls his continued conflict with the RCMP. After being transfered to the RCMP’s Diversity Management section, he reflects on the emotions of having his career stalled in a … ; 15 $1.50 Add