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Solving Social Problems eBook Series

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  • Culture and Activism

    Animal Rights in France and the United States

    by Elizabeth Cherry ...
    Series series Solving Social Problems
    Winner of the Award for Distinguished Scholarship from the Animals & Society Section of the American Sociological AssociationThis book offers a comparison of the animal rights movements in the US and France, drawing on ethnographic and interview material gathered amongst activists in both countries. Investigating the ways in which culture affects the outcomes of the two movements, the author ... Read more

    62,27 €

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  • Sorry, I Don't Speak French

    Confronting the Canadian Crisis That Won't Go Away

    by Graham Fraser ...
    As the threat of another Quebec referendum on independence looms, this book becomes important for every Canadian — especially as language remains both a barrier and a bridge in our divided countryCanada’s language policy is the only connection between two largely unilingual societies — English-speaking Canada and French-speaking Quebec. The country’s success in staying together depends on making ... Read more

    10,48 €

  • Understanding John Rawls: Justice as Fariness

    Understanding Philosophy, #1

    by Hercules Bantas ...
    Series Book 1 - Understanding Philosophy
    This guide explains Rawls's concept of 'justice as fairness'. It covers such topics as the two principles of justice, the principle of fairness, the original position and the veil of ignorance, and the difference principle, as well as examining some of the criticisms levelled at Rawls's arguments. ... Read more

    0,99 €

  • Canada - Culture Smart!

    The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

    by Diane Lemieux, Culture Smart! ...
    Series series Culture Smart!
    Canada is the second-largest country in the world, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and spanning six time zones. From coast to coast lie vast forests, breathtaking mountains, flat, open plains, and thousands of lakes and rivers. It is also the world's second-most sparsely populated country. The Canadian psyche is deeply influenced by the size of the territory and the extremes of ... Read more

    9,11 €

  • How Canadians Communicate IV

    Media and Politics

    Edited by David Taras, Christopher Waddell ...
    Substantial changes have occurred in the nature of political discourse over the past thirty years. Once, traditional media dominated the political landscape, but in recent years Facebook, Twitter, blogs and Blackberrys have emerged as important tools and platforms for political campaigns. While the Canadian party system has proved surprisingly resilient, the rhythms of political life are now very ... Read more

    18,33 €

  • Edible Histories, Cultural Politics

    Towards a Canadian Food History

    by Franca Iacovetta, Valerie J. Korinek, Marlene Epp ...
    Just as the Canada's rich past resists any singular narrative, there is no such thing as a singular Canadian food tradition. This new book explores Canada's diverse food cultures and the varied relationships that Canadians have had historically with food practices in the context of community, region, nation and beyond.Based on findings from menus, cookbooks, government documents, advertisements, ... Read more

    30,94 €

  • About Canada: Queer Rights

    by Peter Knegt ...
    Series Book 7 - About Canada
    Is Canada a “queer utopia”? Canada was the fourth country in the world – and the first in the Western Hemisphere – to legalize same-sex marriage. Queer people in Canada enjoy many of the same legal rights as heterosexuals, and social acceptance of homosexuality has grown exponentially. But are these the goals that queer activists hoped to achieve? Is this legal regulation and normalization of ... Read more

    13,99 €

  • Montreal’S Gay Village

    The Story of a Unique Urban Neighborhood Through the Sociological Lens

    by Donald W. Hinrichs ...
    The Gay Village in Montreal is a vibrant and unique neighborhood born in the 1980s. It serves as the locus of much of the social life of LGBTQ persons, and is the site of many celebrations including annual pride activities such as the Divers/Cit arts and music festival, Community Day, and the Pride parade. As a result, it has become a popular draw for tourists from around the world.Montreals Gay ... Read more

    4,95 €

  • A New Generation of Homosexuality: Modern Trends in Gay & Lesbian Communities

    by Bill Palmer ...
    Series series The Gallup's Guide to Modern Gay, Lesbia
    Young people "coming out" as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LBGT) in the twenty-first century are being welcomed into a community that is proud, diverse, and vibrant! This book examines the history of the LGBT community in America from its roots in the free-thinking seaport cities of the 1800s, through the social revolution of World War II, the early activists of the 1950s, the "gay ... Read more

    11,45 €

  • The Public intellectual in Canada

    by Nelson Wiseman ...
    This illuminating, entertaining, and timely volume examines the place and impact of public intellectuals in our rapidly changing and diverse society. Boasting an all-star cast of contributors – including some of Canada’s most prominent writers, journalists, and academics – it probes the role of public discourse and intellectual persuasion in shaping Canada’s past, present, and future.The Public ... Read more

    30,31 €

  • Succeeding From The Margins Of Canadian Society: A Strategic Resource For New Immigrants, Refugees And International Students

    by Francis Adu-Febiri,Everett Ofori ...
    It is possible to overcome barriers to minority success in Canada. The stance of this book is that new immigrants, refugees and international students do not have to settle for underachievement despite the cultural and structural disadvantages they face in Canada. The fact is, the unequal social structure of Canada has some cracks, and many minorities have used strategic resources to open up these ... Read more

    8,42 €

  • The Politics of Volunteering

    by Nina Eliasoph ...
    Series series Political Sociology
    Many of us may have participated in grassroots groups, changing the world in small and big ways, from building playgrounds and feeding the homeless, to protesting wars and ending legal segregation. Beyond the obvious fruits of these activities, what are the broader consequences of volunteering for the participants, recipients of aid, and society as a whole?In this engaging new book, Nina Eliasoph ... Read more

    17,99 €