Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, Manifesto 50
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Kenneth Coates Books
Ken Coates is a Canadian historian whose work centers on the history of the Canadian North and Aboriginal rights and indigenous claims. His expertise also extends to Arctic sovereignty, science and technology, world history, and post-secondary education. His research illuminates critical issues concerning northern regions and their inhabitants. Coates's meticulous approach to historical subjects offers deep insight into the complex relationships and developments within these areas.
#IdleNoMore
- 255 pages
- 9 hours of reading
An account of the Idle No More movement of 2012 and 2013. Based in part on Occupy Wall Street's model of non-hierarchical decision making, Idle No More was the most profound declaration of Indigenous identity, confidence, and community in Canadian history. Several years later, this movement still influences Native American protests in the United States, including the current Standing Rock North Dakota pipeline protest.
Digital Media in East Asia
National Innovation and the Transformation of a Region
- 282 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Focusing on the integration of digital media in East Asia, the book highlights the economic and cultural collaboration among South Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. It emphasizes the region's growing significance in the global economy through advancements in manufacturing and digital content production, driven by active government support in infrastructure, regulation, and investment. The text also addresses how linguistic and cultural barriers contribute to regional content retention, fostering stronger cultural connections within East Asia, the fastest-growing market for digital materials.
Surging for Oil
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
ContentsWho will control Iraq's Oil? Ken Coates - EditorialAntonia Juhasz - Oil and the Bush Agenda Alexis Lykiard - Defining Terms Paul Rogers - Tony Blair's Long War Mairead Corrigan Maguire - Eliminate Nuclear Weapons Mikhail Gorbachev - We Still Need Disarmament Robert Fisk - Armenia: The First Holocaust