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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results67 Connexions Library15 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 5 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 2 Sources Library 8 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryBasta! No Mandate for War: A Pledge of Resistance Handbook Emergency Response Network Book More than 65,000 Americans have now pledged to protest any escalation in U.S. foreign and/or military intervention in Central America. This handbook offers a brief guide to the situation in Nicaragua ... Battle in Nicaragua's Maquiladoras: Against The Current vol. 87 Feeley, Dianne Article 2000 Nicaragua has only one major "free trade zone," Las Mercedes, and unlike the rest of Central America, half of the workers there have managed to build unions. Recently the zone management and the Labor... Central America: Roots of the Crisis Slide Show 1982 The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) produced this slideshow packet that is designed to inform and stimulate discussion on the crisis in Central America. Central America: The Next Phase Chomsky, Noam Article 1988 Chomsky explores the nature of the Reagan Administration's initiatives and intents for Nicaragua and Central America. He reveals underlying problems such as the tendency of the US Government to adopt ... Central America Raises Its Voice in Defence of Its Migrants Valladares, Danilo Article 2011 Spiralling violence against Central American migrants in Mexico has prompted legal reforms, diplomatic actions, and the creation of new mechanisms to protect citizens in this region. Central American Women Put their Lives on the Line for Human Rights Tuckman, Jo Article 2014 Solidarity is at the heart of an initiative that seeks to protect women activists facing harassment, death threats and violence. Central American Women Speak for Themselves Central America Today Book 1983 A dossier focusing on the participation of women in the popular movements and revolutionary organizations in Central America. Contains transations from newspapers, pamphlets, documents, interviews and... Christopher Who? -- Discovering the Americas McKenna, Paul; Taylor, Norman Article 1990 Columbus seen as a conqueror. Columbus: His Enterprise Koning, Hans Book 1976 The traditional view of Christopher Columbus was as a single-minded, courageous visionary whose navigational skills led him to "discover" the Americas. Hans Koning gives us a different history of Colu... Communication for and Against Democracy Raboy, Marc and Bruck, Peter A. (ed.) Book 1989 This anthology explores the circumstances in which communication serves at times as an instrument of repression and domination, and at others as a support for human emancipation. Connexions: Volume 7, Number 2 - May 1982 - Canada-Latin America/Le Canada-L'Amerique Latine Serial Publication (Periodical) 1982 Connexions: Volume 9, Number 1 - Spring 1984 - Energy - A Digest of Resources and Groups for Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1984 Connexions: Volume 10, Number 1 - Spring 1986 - The Arts and Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1986 Connexions: Volume 11, Number 1 - Spring 1987 - A Digest of Resources and Groups for Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1987 Connexions: Volume 11, Number 2 - Winter 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 1 - Fall 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 2 - Issue 48 - Winter 1988-89 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 50 - December 1989 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 51 - May 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 52 - August 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 53 - January 1991- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 Connexions Digest: Issue 54 - February 1992- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1992 Connexions Library: Central America and the Caribbean Focus Website 2009 Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on Central America and the Caribbean. Forced Native Labor in Sixteenth-Century Central America Sherman, William L. Book 1979 Presents a comprehensive investigation of the primary issue of the first century of Spanish American colonization: the massive system of Indian forced labour, ranging from outright slavery to the enco... 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus  Mann, Charles. C. Book 2005 A portrait of human life in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created Mann, Charles C. Book 2011 Alternate title in the United Kingdom: 1493: How the Ecological Collision of Europe and the Americas Gave Rise to the Modern World. A study of the Colombian Exchange -- the biological cross-prolifera... From Central America to Iraq Chomsky, Noam Article 2004 Noam Chomsky bitterly criticizes the regular exclusion of America from the principle of universality and the impunity with which the nation acts. Getting Started on Social Analysis in Canada: Third Edition Czerny, Michael; Swift, Jamie Book 1984 See also CX2933.
Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance Chomsky, Noam Book 2003 Chomsky documents how, for more than half a century, the United States has been pursuing a grand imperial strategy with the aim of dominating the globe. Help or Hindrance?: United States Economic Aid in Central America Danaher, Kevin; Benjamin, Medea; Berryman, Philip (eds) Book 1989 Help or Hindrance? uncovers why the economic crisis in Central America has worsened as U.S. aid has skyrocketed in the 1980s. This report shows how security and military related aid, hidden under the ... The History of Costa Rica Molina, Ivan; Palmer, Steven Book 1998 An overview of Costa Rican history with an emphasis on how Costa Ricans have been able to make their own history, "though they do not make it just as they choose." Is Peace at Hand? Chomsky, Noam Article 1988 In light of the signing of a Peace Agreement by the Central American Presidents in 1988, Chomsky discusses if this step could be the first towards peace in this region of U.S dependencies, investigati... Latin America to Iraq: Greg Grandin's Empire's Workshop: Against The Current vol. 125 Farber, Samuel Article 2006 The decade of the '70s was not good for U.S. imperialism. The American defeat in Southeast Asia led to the development of the “Vietnam syndrome” and with it the reluctance to use U.S. troops in wars a... Living with the Land: Communities Restoring the Earth Meyer, Christine; Moosang, Faith Book 1992 A collection of stories from grassroots communities about the benefits of ecological living. A Long and Terrible Shadow: White Values, Native Rights in the Americas 1492-1992 Berger, Thomas R. Book 1991 Against the odds, Native peoples have waged a tenacious struggle to survive and the re-emerge as distinct cultures. Making Their Voices Heard Larkin, Florence; Torres, Sara Article 1986 An account of international solidarity work in El Salvador. Memory of Fire: Genesis: Part One of a Triology Galeano, Eduardo Book 1985 A meditation on the clashes between the Old World and the New, and an an attempt "to rescue the kidnapped memory of all America." A fierce, impassioned, and kaleidoscopic historical experience that ta... Memory of Fire: Faces & Masks: Part Two of a Trilogy Galeano, Eduardo Book 1984 A view of the 'New World' in the making, from the 1700s to the end of the nineteenth century. A New Weave: Popular Education in Canada and Central America Arnold, Rick; Barndt, Deborah; Burke, Bev Book 1986 A resource for educators working for social change in community groups, trade unions, churches, the peace movement, women's groups, international development organizations, Central America and other s... A New Weave: Popular Education in Canada and Central America Arnold, Rick; Barndt, Deborah; Burke, Bev Book 1986 A resource for educators working for social change in community groups, trade unions, churches, the peace movement, women's groups, international development organizations, Central American and other ... The No-Nonsense Guide to Fair Trade Ransom, David Book 2001 Ransom suggests that fair, environmentally-conscious trade is not only a viable alternative to unfair free trade, but that it is the way of the future. Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent Galeano, Eduardo Book 1971 A political economy, a social and cultural narrative, and a powerful description of primitive capital accumulation. A Painful Struggle for Renewal: Against The Current vol. 87 Feeley, Dianne Article 2000 Twenty-one years after the Sandinista National Liberation Front's triumph of July 1979, and ten years since the FSLN government lost power in an electoral upset, Nicaragua's political and economic pic... Profit over People: Neoliberalism and Global Order Chomsky, Noam Book 1999 Chomsky confronts neoliberalsim: the pro-corporate system of economic and political policies presently waging a form of class war worldwide. The Real Terror Network: Terrorism in Fact and Propaganda Herman, Edward S. Book 1982 Herman sets out to show that the U.S. ignores or sponsors terror by authoritarian states that are allied with U.S. interests. Reclaiming a Continent: Experiments in Radical Social Democracy Lievesley, Geraldine; Ludlam, Steve (eds.) Book 2009 An in-depth and accessible introduction to Latin American politics. Avoiding superficial analysis and simplistic leftist cheerleading, this book addresses the complexity and diversity of the new Latin... Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest Restall, Matthew Book 2004 Restall explodes myths that were long taken for historical truth and points to a larger and more complex interaction between the indigenous people and the Europeans. He shows how Indian culture adapte... A Short History of Progress Wright, Ronald Book 2004 If the population growth, consumption of resources, and technological advances continue according to the trend of the twentieth century, at the expense of the earth, the outcome may be disastrous. The Socialist Register 1983: Volume 20: A Survey of Movements & Ideas Miliband, Ralph; Saville, John (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1983 The Socialist Register 1984: Volume 21: The Uses of Anti-Communism Miliband, Ralph; Saville, John (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1984 Socialist Register 1991: Volume 27: Communist Regimes the Aftermath Miliband, Ralph; Panitch, Leo (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 Towards a New Cold War: Essays on the Current Crisis and How We Got There Chomsky, Noam Book 1982 A sobering assessment of American foreign policy from the end of the Vietnam era to Ronald Reagan. What Uncle Sam Really Wants Chomsky, Noam Book 1993 Chomsky discusses examples of U.S. intervention and links together events stretching over four decades in regions throughout the world. He provides a quick synopsis of American foreign policy and pain... Wobblies & Zapatistas: Conversations on Anarchism, Marxism and Radical Theory Lynd, Staughton; Grubacic, Andrej Book 2008 Wobblies and Zapatistas offers readers an encounter between two generations and two traditions. Staughton Lynd and Andrej Grubacic meet in dialogue in an effort to bring together the anarchist and Mar... World Human Rights Guide, Third Edition: A Comprehensive, Up-to-date Survey of the Human Rights Records of 104 Major Countries Humana, Charles Book 1992 ... Year 501: The Conquest Continues Chomsky, Noam Book 1993 An examination of the U.S. role in the world placed in the long historical perspective of the 500 years that followed the voyages of Columbus. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesArusha Cross-Cultural Centre Stimulate reflection and action by Canadians to promote equitable development of peoples at home and abroad, and communication and understanding among people of different cultures. Briarpatch Briarpatch is Saskatchewan's independent alternative newsmagazine committed to building a socialist society. We provide an open forum for disadvantaged peoples and support progressive movements workin... Canadian Crossroads International CCI fosters global understanding by placing Canadian volunteers in the developing world, placing volunteers from developing nations in Canada, and sponsoring community education programs. Each year, m... Chomsky.info The Noam Chomsky Web site.
Common Frontiers Common Frontiers is a multi-sectoral working group which addresses the effects of social, economic and environmental integration in the Americas through research, analysis and action. The group operat... Connexions Archive & Library The Connexions Archive & Library is Toronto-based project dedicated to keeping alive the rich history of grassroots movements for social justice.
Connexions preserves 'alternative' histories that r... Narco News Bulletin Reporting on the drug war and democracy. Fostering authentic journalism. Ontario Public Interest Research Group - Guelph OPIRG is committed to providing students and community members with a socially meaningful outlet for their skills and a hands-on lesson in participatory democracy. Peace Magazine Bimonthly publication focusing on peace and justice from a multi-partisan perspective. PLAN International Canada Plan International Canada strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of children, families and communities in more than 30 developing countries in Africa, Asia and Central and Sout... Pueblito Canada Community development projects in Latin America. Development education materials for children in Canada. Rights Action A charitable non-profit organization that supports grassroots work financially, technologically and through group networking in the global south, mostly Guatamala, Chiapas (Mexico), Honduras and Hait... Social Justice Committee A development education group committed to: 1) a more equitable and economic order in the world, 2) public education on international development and social justice issues. Solidarity A democratic revolutionary socialist, feminist, anti-racist organization which publishes Against the Current magazine.
Solidarity is an independent socialist organization dedicated to forming a bro... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryDeforestation of Central America Rises as Mexico's War on Drugs Moves South Saliba, Frédéric 2014 Swaths of Central American rainforest are affected by 'narco-deforestation', caused by landing strips and roads built by and for drug traffickers. Que es Sources? 2009 SOURCES (Fuentes) es el medio interactivo que conecta a los periodistas, editores, autores e investigadores, con las Fuentes de información que necesitan para hacer efectivamente su trabajo. From the Connexions ArchivesEmbassy Row Online Website Contact names and numbers for all embassies to Canada and all Canadian embassies abroad. Issue 25: Central America: The Moment of Tension Between Dying and Birth Periodical profile published 1982 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1982 Issue, a series published by the Division of Mission in Canada of the United Church of Canada, is a critical assessment of social concerns designed to strengthen discussion and action. Issue 25: Central America:The Moment Of Tension Between Dying And Birth Periodical profile published 1982 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1982 The Narco News Bulletin Website Reporting on the drug war and democracy. Fostering authentic journalism. |
