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NSCC Open Textbooks

A list of Open Textbooks being used at NSCC. Textbook content boxes are created for NSCC Open Textbook and hosted in this guide. The embed code for Textbook Content Boxes is shared so boxes can be added to Brightspace courses.

Introduction to Sociology / SOCS 1000 & ARTS 1031

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Introduction to Sociology NSCC Edition
Adapted from Introduction to Sociology - 2nd Canadian Edition.
This is a NSCC edition with new content.

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Intoduction to Sociology 2e OpenStax

Introduction to Sociology OpenStax
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Introduction to Sociology Lumen/OpenStax

Introduction to Sociology Lumen/OpenStax
Learn how the core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories of sociology help explain how simple, everyday human actions and interactions can change the world. This is an open textbook.

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Drugs Health and Behaviour

Drugs, Health & Behavior
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Exploring Substance Use in Canada - New Book!

Exploring Substance Use in Canada: A Curriculum for Social Service Workers
By Julie Crouse
CC BY-NC-SA
This open textbook is designed for post-secondary learners who want to improve their knowledge about substance use in Canada. Using a constructivist approach, with a critical eye on the intersectionality of the social determinants of health and substance use, learners will have the opportunity to critically explore their own beliefs and improve their understanding of a complex topic. Reflecting current trends in Canada as well as evidence based policies, this text offers learners reflective activities, classroom discussions and individuals assignments.

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