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Based on Naylor's widely read column, this book is designed to give the news behind the news, to put back into the stories the "awkward" details the main stream media find convenient to omit. "An eminently readable book, with outre insights into the corrupt underside of world affairs in each chapter."--"Canadian Book Review Annual"

Based on Naylor's widely read column, this book is designed to give the news behind the news, to put back into the stories the "awkward" details the main stream media find convenient to omit. "An eminently readable book, with outre insights into the corrupt underside of world affairs in each chapter."--"Canadian Book Review Annual"

Addresses different aspects of the "communication question," bringing out the ways in which communication serves at times as an instrument of repression and domination, and at other times as a support for human emancipation. Essays written by international scholars and activists. "These essays do much to increase reader awareness of the "mediatization" of society."--"Choice"

Two prominent economists examine the decline of U.S. industry, covering the post-World War period to the Reagan era. "A convenient summary of a vast amount of research.... packed with facts and figures."--"The Village Voice""Bellon and Niosi provide a better-argued, academic analysis."--"Libertarian Labour Review"

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"

This vivid history of the Quebec labor situation during the Depression also serves as helpful background information in understanding current problems. "As enjoyable as a good adventure story."--"Globe and Mail"

This anthology of essays by leading feminist scholars deals with fundamental questions of theory and practice, the relationship between the world of academia and the world of activism, and the development of feminist theory. "A positive sign that feminism continues to be a healthy, growing movement that is joyfully redefining what it means to be fully human."--"United Church Observer"

A penetrating analysis of the work of S.D. Clark, the "founder of Canadian sociology." "Harrison provides an understanding of how Canadian sociology developed."--"Canadian Review of Sociology & Anthropology"

A penetrating analysis of the work of S.D. Clark, the "founder of Canadian sociology." "Harrison provides an understanding of how Canadian sociology developed."--"Canadian Review of Sociology & Anthropology"

Dr. Dixon of McGill University describes the attempts to purge herself and Dr. Pauline Vaillancourt from the sociology and from the political science departments at McGill University. "Indispensable reading for university activists with a commitment to education being something more than an appendage of a money-making machine."--"Toronto Clarion"

Experts from various fields and many countries offer their views through this selection of articles constituting an international debate on inequality and development.

The last half of the 20th century is, unquestionably, the first period in human history during which the agenda absorbing our attention has been dominated by one question - the survival of the human species. This question casts the darkest shadow on all other preoccupations and concerns. Slowly at first, but quite evidently by the 1960s, we became aware that humanity could be exterminated and civilization destroyed if a nuclear war - World War III- occurred. In the last twenty years, another threatto our survival as a species (again, the awareness developed slowly), took hold: the ecological collapse of the planet. Thus, the survival of humanity, a practical task, became for me an all embracing occupation. This task, however, required not only the questioning of the dominant institutions and the society that had put in place a system that was drifting and pushing itself towards nuclear war and ecocide, but also the formulation of how these same institutions and society could be renovated as a requirement to reversing this situation. Thus, difficult theoretical investigations and discussions could not be closed. This intellectual task could not, however, delay an immediate setting off down the road to the survival of the human species. To turn back because of the lack of a theoretical basis would mean compromising humanity's future. Hence, movement became crucial, the movement of people wanting change, in large groups or small. Movement was the condition wherein a dialectic between the practical and a reflection on experience would nourish theory. Since the 1960s, we can only be impressed at the outpouring of people into movement(s). The closest observation, analysis and interacting with this profound historical process was the rationale for the founding of the journal Our Generation Against Nuclear War, later to become Our Generation, and for my role as editor/organiser.

A comparison of the "national question" in Quebec and a region in France that is also seeking sovereignty. "A wide-ranging series of observations which are easy and satisfying to read."--"Ottawa Journal"

"Provides an interesting analytical frame-work ... indicating what to look for in assessing the relationship between business and government."--"Globe and Mail"

Essays contained within this volume of "The Anarchist Papers" include an assessment of Germany's Green Party and a study of the anarchist thought of Paul Goodman by George Woodcock. Linguist Noam Chomsky examines the many ways in which the political powers rewrite history to suit their needs. Murray Bookchin theorizes on libertarian municipalism, and J. Frank Harrison discusses the politics of conformity and persuasion. Both Alice Wexler and Marsha Hewitt present essays on Emma Goldman that show the links between her anarchism and her feminism."Wexler's article offers an acute portrait, showing Emma's contradictions and inconsistences, as well as her strengths and passions." --"Choice"Dimitrios Roussopoulos is an editor, writer and economist, who has written widely on international politics, and social change.

William H. Walcott presents an examination of the diverse forms of knowledge current in the modern world and the ways in which that knowledge can be communicated effectively.

Brinton argues that our political perceptions have been conditioned by social and sexual patterns to reinforce the dominant ideology, which results in both a need for authority and an inhibition of autonomous thought. "A brilliant summary of the underlying causes of the irrational in public life."--"Our Generation"

The last half of the 20th century is, unquestionably, the first period in human history during which the agenda absorbing our attention has been dominated by one question - the survival of the human species. This question casts the darkest shadow on all other preoccupations and concerns. Slowly at first, but quite evidently by the 1960s, we became aware that humanity could be exterminated and civilization destroyed if a nuclear war - World War III- occurred. In the last twenty years, another threatto our survival as a species (again, the awareness developed slowly), took hold: the ecological collapse of the planet. Thus, the survival of humanity, a practical task, became for me an all embracing occupation. This task, however, required not only the questioning of the dominant institutions and the society that had put in place a system that was drifting and pushing itself towards nuclear war and ecocide, but also the formulation of how these same institutions and society could be renovated as a requirement to reversing this situation. Thus, difficult theoretical investigations and discussions could not be closed. This intellectual task could not, however, delay an immediate setting off down the road to the survival of the human species. To turn back because of the lack of a theoretical basis would mean compromising humanity's future. Hence, movement became crucial, the movement of people wanting change, in large groups or small. Movement was the condition wherein a dialectic between the practical and a reflection on experience would nourish theory. Since the 1960s, we can only be impressed at the outpouring of people into movement(s). The closest observation, analysis and interacting with this profound historical process was the rationale for the founding of the journal Our Generation Against Nuclear War, later to become Our Generation, and for my role as editor/organiser.

The account of political discrimination and violation of the "citizens first" hiring principle at McGill University. "Yet another one of academe's sordid little stories illustrating once again nuances that nobody inside or outside universities should ever disregard."--"Globe and Mail"

A fresh look at technological change, highlighting labor's role in creating these new technologies. "An indispensable guide. Accessible, thoroughly documented, highly original."--"Canadian Journal of Political & Social Theory""This book is one of the best available treatments of such a topic in a Canadian context."--"Labour/Le Travail"

Voltaire once said about the Holy Roman Empire that it was "neither holy, Roman, nor an empire." In similar fashion, it can be argued that the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is neither free, about trade, nor a popularly supported agreement. "Merrett forces the rhetoric surrounding free trade into a confrontation with the facts: rising unemployment, falling wages, and the dismantling of Canada's social programs."--"Florida State University"

Starting with an analysis of Canadian economic interrelations with various European countries, this book goes on to examine the effect of international investment flows on development. "Provides a welcome alternative conception of Canadian economic priorities."--"Canadian Journal of Political Science"