Travels of Richard and John Lander into the interior of Africa for the discovery of the course and termination of the Niger presents a detailed account of exploration undertaken to uncover the path and final outlet of one of Africa's great rivers. The narrative captures the spirit of geographical investigation during a period when large parts of the continent remained unfamiliar to European knowledge. Through descriptions of travel across difficult terrain and unfamiliar environments, the ...

This volume takes a deep dive into the lasting legacy of stigma from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Self isolation, quarantine, face masks, hand washing, and travel restrictions are all ancient methods of pandemic management that extend past antiquity. Yet in a highly globalized pandemic, such ancient methods were the front lines of defense for a modern-day pandemic. And with such ancient methods come ancient problems, such as stigma.Based on two-years of extensive research in Nova Scotia,...

Travels of Richard and John Lander into the Interior of Africa by Robert Huish chronicles the explorations of the Lander brothers, Richard and John, who were among the first Europeans to travel extensively in West Africa during the early 19th century. The book is a detailed account of their journeys, including their expeditions along the Niger River, where they sought to map uncharted territories and establish trade routes. The narrative is rich with observations about the geography, peopl...

Tens of thousands of people around the world die each day from causes that could have been prevented with access to affordable health care resources. In an era of unprecedented global inequity, Cuba, a small, low-income country, is making a difference by providing affordable health care to millions of marginalized people.Cuba has developed a world-class health care system that provides universal access to its own citizens while committing to one of the most extensive international ...

The 1970s have largely been overlooked in scholarly studies of the Cuban Revolution, or, at the very least, dismissed simply as a period of “Sovietization” characterized by widespread bureaucratization, institutionalization, and adherence to Soviet orthodoxy. Consequently, scant research exists that examines the major changes that took place across the decade and their role in determining the course of the Revolution. This book provides, for the first time, a comprehensive assessment of th...

Globetrotting or Global Citizenship? explores the broad range of international experiential learning options available to Canadian students, as well as the opportunities and the ethical dilemmas that come with them. Combining practical advice with critical examinations of international experiential learning, this essay collection is designed to help the reader to move beyond photo-ops and travel opportunities and towards striving for a deeper global citizenship.Globetr...