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The New Men of Power and Confederation's Capitalist Triumph
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The New Men of Power and Confederation’s Capitalist Triumph

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada's Origins 1500-1890

This chapter addresses the weakening of the aristocratic and radical groups in Canada by the end of the 1840s and the triumph of the capitalist class and its ideology throughout the following decades. 11 $1.10 Add
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The New Power Balance

The New Power Balance

From: Gay Marriage

Examines the debates among MPs as to Same-sex marriage giving voice to those in favour and those opposed and how the scales were tipped in the favour of change ; ; ; 15 $1.50 Add
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The “Next Year” Province

The “Next Year” Province

Canadian Dimension and Saskatchewan

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

Canadian Dimension and Saskatchewan 6 $0.60 Add
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The Night They Almost Blew Us All to Kingdom Come

The Night They Almost Blew Us All to Kingdom Come

From: To Wawa with Love

Talks about having to fill the fuel oil for the stove and a night where it exploded 4 $0.40 Add
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The Nobility and the Bourgeoisie

The Nobility and the Bourgeoisie

A Counterrevolutionary Symbiosis

From: The Great Class War 1914-1918

After its traumatic experiences of 1848 and 1871 — respectively “the crazy year” and the annus horribilis of the Paris Commune — the bourgeoisie ceases to be revolutionary … 20 $2.00 Add
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The North American Deep Integration Agenda:

The North American Deep Integration Agenda:

A Critical Overview

From: Living with Uncle

Addresses the concept of deep integration—still largely unknown in the Canadian public arena—by addressing six questions:What is it? Where did it come from and where is it now? Where … 23 $2.30 Add
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The October Revolution and its Legacy
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The October Revolution and its Legacy

From: Myths of Modern History

This chapter deconstructs major myths surrounding the 1917 Russian Revolution and especially its second phase, "Red October" and considers the positive impacts of this event on world … 23 $2.30 Add
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The Oil Industry
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The Oil Industry

Corporate Power and Oil Industry Regulation in Alberta

From: Corporate Rules

In this chapter, Nathan Lemphers looks at the overwhelming influence the oil industry exerts over Alberta, focusing on the history of the oil industry in the region and how it has shaped and … 17 $1.70 Add
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The origins of oil's deep state in Canada

The origins of oil’s deep state in Canada

From: Oil’s Deep State

Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft uses Alberta as a case study to document the origins of the fossil feul industry in the province and it’s ties to government. 11 $1.10 Add
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The P earson Years, 1963–1968

The P earson Years, 1963–1968

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes the development of the federation under Prime Minister Lester Pearson including the Quebec and Canada Pension Plans, the rise of separatism, Medicare, the constitution and foreign … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Pandemic as an Invitation to Change

The Pandemic as an Invitation to Change

From: Basic Income For Canadians

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The Patriarch

The Patriarch

From: Merchant Princes

1797-1865. Focuses on the life of William Stairs known as the patriarch of the Stairs family. The chapter looks at the fortune to be made in shipping, the struggles the family had, … 33 $3.30 Add
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The Personal Dimension

The Personal Dimension

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

The hard work CD and its contributors have done over five decades exploring the personal dimension has been as important as any revolution or specific issue covered by the magazine. The … 26 $2.60 Add
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The Petroleum Game: New Realities

The Petroleum Game: New Realities

From: Oil and World Politics

Discusses the patterns of Western military and economic interventions during the twenty-first century, and petroleum’s largely hidden role in world politics. US pressures have influenced … 26 $2.60 Add
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The Policy Challenge

The Policy Challenge

From: Health and Wealth

Public policy proposals for Canada at the turn of the 21st century that would improve the overall levels of health of the population, and reduce illness and disease, by focusing on the social and … 36 $3.60 Add