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This reissue in one volume of the 1975 classic tells the story, sometimes grand, more often sordid, of the development of Canadian big business - of banks and railways, industrial trusts and commercial cartels - from Confederation to the First World War. It is at once a treatise on economic development and of what would today be called white collar crime. Broadly praised and roundly condemned at the time of publication, since then The History of Canadian Business has been acknowledged by the Social Sciences Federation of Canada as one of the most outstanding works ever written in Canadian economic history, on a par with Harold Innis's The Fur Trade In Canada.

Gibbs, one of the original activists from the contaminated neighborhoods at Love Canal, explains what dioxin is and describes how it affects human health, summarizing the September 1994 EPA draft report on dioxin and important reports published since the EPA report. She reviews the politics surround

This book analyzes the work of women playwrights who are in the process of creating a new vision in drama. "Hodkinson is a surprisingly good critic. She brings considerable insight to her analysisdeserves praise for her extraordinary sensitivity to cultural and regional differences."--"Books in Canada"

Investigates various beliefs about civilization. In three essays, Laffey explores its history and common usage. The final chapter is devoted to Sigmund Freud. "The craft of the historian is to study the past and analyze it for present and future generations. Laffey certainly does this."--"The Montreal Gazette"

In 1945, following the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrendered and ended its brutal 50-year occupation of Korea. But it left the country in utter disarray, with no functioning government to begin the difficult job of rebuilding. In 1948, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to split the country in half. Each side aggressively sought reunification; the eruption of civil war was only a matter of time. In 1950, North Korea launched an offensive, that began a three-year war. But for two of the three years that the war was under way, both sides were actually trying to negotiate a peace.Written with the help of Soviet and Chinese sources, which became accessible after the Cold War; as well as U.S., Soviet, and Chinese archival sources, memoirs, and secondary literature, this book examines the course of that war from the perspectives of all the players, including the role of the Commonwealth and the United Nations. In particular, it concentrates on Korean War diplomacy and deals with issues which affected multiple countries and had long-term implications.One of those implications, which became obvious as Mount proceeded with his research, was U.S. policies toward Canada. Despite oft-repeated platitudes about a "special relationship," what is striking, he argues, is the great extent to which American policy toward Canada conforms to U.S. policy toward the rest of the world. In order to compensate, Canada turned to multinational organizations, wherein they could join forces with like-minded countries to prepare a common front. What this has meant for Canada, and its potential influence in the world in the 21st century, is yet one more effect of this "Forgotten War" examined here.Graeme Mount teaches history at Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario. He is author of "Invisible and Inaudible in Washington: American Policies Toward Canada During the Cold War "and" Chile and the Nazis."

The ugly grey heap of cement and asphalt that makes up much of the urban sprawl is something most of us wish would just go away. And yet, more than half the world's population will live in urban centres by the turn of the millennium and most will be exposed to degraded urban environments. The contributors to Local Places look at the complex social, economic and political contexts of cities in the 1990s and suggest that cities and urbanity, while part of the problem, also need to be considered as part of the solution. This volume brings together clear and critical analyses and practical proposals that bring us closer to that reality. A primer for urban ecologists who seek to sustain the local places but in the larger political context. Local Places provides planners, community activists, students and the general reader with a cross section of current debates and proposals surrounding urban sustainability.

An eloquent, inside account of trouble in the ersatz paradise of Silicon Valley...The expose of the 'clean rooms' will shock readers...Discussions of computer hackers...and desperate entrepreneurs condemn the corporate atmosphere...The documentation and...daring are commendable.--"Kirkus Reviews"

The lead essay by Barbara and John Ehrenreich opens the debate about the nature of the "middle class." Do those who work between labor and capital constitute a third class, or will different sectors tend to ally with either the working class or the capitalist class, or is a whole new conception of the dynamics of social change necessary?

This book examines the consequences for both State social workers and community practitioners in face of increasing governmental restraints. "Takes a highly critical view of social-services management and the controlling role of government bureaucracies."--"Calgary Herald"

Deals with the questions that lie behind today's headlines. Contributors include: Murray Bookchin, Noam Chomsky, Rossella Di Leo, Frank Harrison. "Attempts to make up the ground the left has lost."--"Kingston Whig-Standard"

This anthology presents visions ecological urban models. "carves a scholarly depth into the radical changes needed to diffuse our urban crisis."--"Montreal Mirror" "the ideas it contains are so sane and sensible you'll end up wondering why civic politicians and officials have been dragging their heels on green issues"--"Books in Canada"

Page after page of facts that address both the political and economic dimensions of Canada's penal system. "A unique book. It not only links the contradictions of the prison system with its historical background, it also provides us with an essential political understanding."--"Rights and Freedoms"

The topics in this book include unemployment, shutdowns and layoffs, their broader social implications, and how they are treated by government agencies such as Statistics Canada.

Traces the intellectual heritage of the libertarian tradition and clarifies the distinctions between Marxist and Bakuninist thought. "The book initially concentrates on [John Stuart] Mill, and in the process contrasts his liberal assumptions and conclusions with those of more radical thinkers. McKercher has provided some desperately needed clarification of libertarian thinking."--"The Humanist in Canada"

"A classic of sociology and political science that helps us to realize how recent, precious and fragile are the ideas and institutions of democracy."--Stanislav Andreski

A selection of writings by one of the most important practitioners of social revolution. "The best available in English. Bakunin's insights into power and authority, and the conditions of freedom, are refreshing, original and still unsurpassed in clarity and vision. I read this selection with great pleasure."--Noam Chomsky

"A paperback I recommend to anyone trying to understand strikes and lockouts in Canada. The most satisfying written explanation."--"Ottawa Citizen"

This historical account tells the little-known story of the jobless who drifted across the country during the Depression and were drawn into he work camps, offered poor food, mass shelter and a few pennies a day. "Lorne Brown seeks to remedy the dearth of the 30s labour Canadiana with this study of little-known labour camps."--"Books in Canada"

Examines the Canadian nuclear industry, its scope, its requirements for domestic energy needs, and in particular, its nuclear exports. "Intriguing and relevant.... a good piece of work. It puts the record of the nuclear industry where we can all see it."--"Kingston Whig-Standard Magazine"

Civil disobedience or direct action is examined for its political, social and moral foundations as well as its practical application. "This handbook is a resource for everyone who is not determined to re-invent the wheel."--"Fellowship"