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Pro-Choice/Pro-Life Issues in the 1990s This annotated, selected bibliography provides a comprehensive listing of all periodical and monographic publications from between 1990 and the end of 1994 on issues related to the ethical, legal, moral, religious and social aspects of the abortion debate. New Perspectives on Margaret Laurence: Poetic Narrative,
Multiculturalism and Feminism This book, edited by Greta McCormick Coger, critiques nearly all of Laurence's works from Africa and Canada, highlighting her innovative narrative style, her use of language, theme and image, and examining her portrayal of women's experiences, specifically that of aging women. Notable Women in the Life Sciences This biographical dictionary features substantive essays on 97 women scientists from antiquity to the present, with emphasis on 20th century women. The essays address development influences, obstacles overcome and the often overwhelming disapproval of the scientific establishment. Interviews and autobiographical statements are contributed by some contemporary women and scientific work is clearly explained in terms familiar to general readers. Soledad Women: Wives of Prisoners Using a feminist approach, Lori Girshick explores, through in-depth interviews, how the incarceration of men at Soledad prison affects their wives and families, including relationships, stigma, coping, finances, children, the prison system and rehabilitation. The resulting information and recommendations are presented in a context of sex, race and class analysis. Our Mothers, Our Selves Edited by Karen Donnelly and J.B. Bernstein, more than 80 writers have contributed poetry, essays, memoirs and short fiction celebrating motherhood. Contributors include Maya Angelou, Galway Kinnell, Marge Piercy, Margaret Atwood, Robert Bly, etc. Theoretical Perspectives on Gender and Development
Collaborative developed and written by the Centre for Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies, the International Women's Tribune Centre in New York, and the Summer Institute for Gender and Development (St. Mary's and Dalhousie Universities), this core module focuses on the theoretical justification for examining the specific roles and contributions of women to development initiatives. Available for nominal shipping and handling costs; pre-payment or purchase orders are required. Centre for Literacy Resource Catalogue This catalogue lists almost 3000 of the resources available from the Centre, including books, periodicals, journals, newsletters, software, catalogues, articles, brochures, clippings and unpublished reports, covering all aspects of literacy. In Canada $25; in the U.S. $25 (US); rates include postage. Strong as the Ocean This collection of oral histories about women's work in the Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries will be a useful resource for those interested in women's Work, maritime culture and working class history. ISBN 0-9681338-0-0. Violence Prevention: A Group Discussion Approach
This step-by-step guide to facilitating discussion about violence with students can be adapted for K-12/OAC and includes session plans broken down in to Primary, Junior/Intermediate and Secondary. Also includes a literature review, background material and a presentation for parents. $16.95 + taxes + handling and delivery. East End Literacy Press East End Literacy Press is part of a community-based reading centre in downtown Toronto where adult learners' own writing about their lives and interests forms the basis of the publishing projects. For a list of publications, their description and costs, contact the Guidance Centre. |
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