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From Climate Repair to Shrinking Fisheries, Energy to Smart Growth, Reflections on Ecofeminism to Sustainability and the Market, Alternatives has been publishing in-depth articles on timely topics for nearly 40 years.

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Alternatives in the Classroom
Professors commend Alternatives for being current and up-to-date on the most paramount environmental issues of today while offering fresh views on unique topics in many fields. The themed issues relate well to course material and provide a welcome break from the monotony of textbook readings.

Students love the cost-effective nature of Alternatives, coupled with a writing style that is both interesting and lively. The articles will complement your course work in a way that is unique and captivating for students of every age. As textbook costs increase, using targeted magazine issues becomes more and more attractive. In addition, our bulk rates mean that your students will pay a reduced rate per issue. Contact us for our bulk rates.

Student Testimonials

“Using Alternatives for courseware is great because not only are they more affordable than our regular textbooks, they also allow for critical thinking and discussion. Alternatives gives us ideas to think about and discuss with peers, providing hands-on and informative learning.”

Emily Kunz-Purser

Student, Environment and Business, University of Waterloo

"Textbook readings can be very monotonous and boring. Alternatives Journal provides readings that are educational and current, and are written in a style that is easy and fun to read. The articles are short and provide a refreshing perspective on the environmental issues we learn about in class; not to mention that the price of Alternatives beats the price of textbooks, hands-down."

Mike Brady
Student, Geomatics, University Of Waterloo

Professor Testimonials

"Alternatives offers short, thought-provoking articles that stimulate lively discussions in class and tutorials and engage my students in ways that traditional textbooks cannot. I will continue to draw on Alternatives as a source of new ideas and information in all my classes which consider sustainable communities, communications, environmental ethics, education and governance."

Mary Louise McAllister, PhD
Associate Professor, Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo

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