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Backward glances : people and events from inside and out / by Black, Conrad,author.;
Subjects: Essays.; Political science.; World history.; Economics.;
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The Hinge : Time to Build an Even Better Canada. by Carney, Mark.;
In 'The Hinge', former Bank of Canada Governor and author Mark Carney charts an ambitious and urgent path forward for Canada and the world as we collectively face a multitude of existential threats to our long-standing democratic traditions. Carney lives in Ottawa, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General;
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Chain of Ideas : The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. by Kendi, Ibram X.;
'Chain of Ideas' traces the rise of the authoritarian and xenophobic movements threatening democracies around the globe.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations;
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Under Assault : Interference and Espionage in China's Secret War Against Canada. by Molinaro, Dennis.;
In 'Under Siege', national security expert Dennis Molinaro reveals the details of Beijings five-decades-long effort to influence and interfere in Canadian political life. From cultivating future political leaders at the end of the Cultural Revolution to the foreign-interference scandals that have shaken present-day Ottawa, this book addresses one of the most pressing issues of our time. Molinaro lives in Oshawa, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Asia / China; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage; POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Canadian;
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The Origin of Politics : Human Nature and the Shaping of Political Systems. by Wade, Nicholas.;
Combining the scope of Yuval Noah Harari with the political savvy of Francis Fukuyama, 'The Origin of Politics' draws from anthropology, evolutionary biology, and historical analysis to explore how human nature shapes the direction of society - and how policies which ignore human nature risk chaos and even extinction.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution;
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Uncivil War. by Silberfeld, Anthony,film director.; Glynn, Tom,film director.; Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films in 2021.Americans are losing faith in democracy. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, our documentary UNCIVIL WAR explores three factors eroding democracy in the United States: gerrymandering, voter suppression, and disinformation. The film unravels a web of threats to American elections, separates truth from fiction, and exposes a hidden war against democracy itself.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.;
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The Once and Future Riot [graphic novel]. by Sacco, Joe.;
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Subjects: Graphic novels.; COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Nonfiction / History; HISTORY / Asia / South / India; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General;
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In Search of Resolution. by E., Robert,film director.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Video Project in 2023.Explores the continuing drama of nuclear weapons, and details the workings of the Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference held at the UN in 2022 against the backdrop of the conflict in Ukraine, offering a rare and unique insight into the diplomatic underpinnings of de-nuclearization. The thoughts and ideas presented in this documentary are meant to stir audiences so as to understand the immense challenges humanity faces in the 21st century in the face of nuclear war.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; History, Military.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.;
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The Jump. by Žickytė, Giedrė,film director.; Topic Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Topic Studios in 2020.In 1970, Lithuanian sailor Simas Kudirka defected by jumping off a Soviet vessel aboard a US Coast Guard Cutter and asking for asylum. His leap for freedom led to one of the biggest political muddles of the Cold War, before a stunning twist of fate.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; History, Military.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.;
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History Matters. by McCullough, David.;
In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays - many never published before - Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals. McCullough died in 2022.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Essays; HISTORY / United States / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship;
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