Most social research texts are written from an empiricist/positivist perspective, emphasizing the scientific method and the value of objectivity in research. While acknowledging that certain aspects of the scientific method should be preserved, Adje van de Sande and Karen Schwartz argue that social research should not and cannot be value-free.
A riveting, first-hand account of the struggles - and victories - of Elsipogtog First Nation and their allies against Southwestern Energy, the fourth-largest gas extraction company in the United States.
A foundational look at Canada s history of women s rights and the contributions and accomplishments women have made in Canada."
A newly updated version of this groundbreaking, critical introductory criminology textbook.
A primer on a topic rarley discussed in public debate: corporations who engage in both criminal and legal but socially harmful behaviours in their relentless pursuit of profit.
An in-depth investigation of the forced sterilization of Aboriginal women carried out by the Canadian government.
A reproduction of one of Canada's most important poet's highly regarded works.
The Quebec student strike in the spring of 2012 has been linked with the Arab Spring, and The Idle No More movements as one of the most important and significant social protests of modern times. "
Is there a more democratic way of making appointments to Canada s Senate? Helen Forsey argues they should be appointed by common citizens not politicians. "
A fast-paced memoir of Arsham Parsi, a queer Iranian activist who was forced to flee his country under threat of execution for his work in fighting human rights abuses against LGBT individuals in Iran.
A careful and comprehensive analysis of Canada s economic policies and political interference in Latin America Noam Chomsky"
Doing Respectful Research is situated within a critical, feminist postmodern framework and addresses the complexities of conducting respectful qualitative research with human participants. Three themes overlap and inform chapter discussions: developing a critical reflexivity, understanding the distance dynamic and engaging in
Pamela Palmater is one of the strong voices of a new generation of Native activists and intellectuals. Her essays on Indigenous Nationhood are intelligent, thoughtful, and well informed. And they take no prisoners. Thomas King, author of An Inconvenient Indian and many others."
An expert on Cuba, Arnold August offers a revealing view of the conflict between Washington and Havana and the foreign policy of the United States vis-a-vis the island. "
This is a timely book as many child welfare agencies are beginning the journey of implementing an anti-oppressive framework into practice. With several chapters by Indigenous scholars, the plight of our children remains in the spotlight. An underlying message in this book is that if the challenges for Indigenous child welfare can be properly addressed, then those of all other marginalized populations will follow. Cyndy Baskin, School of Social Work, Chair of Aboriginal Education Council, Ryerson University"
Powerful, first person accounts of the atrocities of the residential school system in Canada.
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