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In a question-and-answer format, it unpacks the most complicated aspects of this issue, including: How antibiotics are used (and overused) in humans, plants, and livestock The consequences to date, and the potential crisis ahead, as overuse of existing antibiotics breeds new resistance in bacteria How the globalized world enables antibiotic resistance more quickly Collateral damage, individually and societally, of antibiotic use The difficult decisions ahead related to medical care and the food systemGrounded in the latest scientific research and translated for general readers, Ant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wilson's final two chapters are notable for suggesting methods to reduce the need for  antibiotics and presenting newer approaches to diagnosing and treating bacterial infections.\" --Tony Miksanek, Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PREFACE Why should you read this book? Why did I write this book? 1. ORIGIN AND FUNCTION What is an antibiotic? What is the difference between an antibiotic and antimicrobial? How do antibiotics work? What is the difference between broad and narrow-spectrum antibiotics? Why do we have so many different ones? Do antibiotics work against viruses? Why do people confuse bacteria and viruses? How were antibiotics discovered? Where do antibiotics come from? How are antibiotics made? Are new antibiotics created in the laboratory or discovered in nature? What happens when a compound with antibacterial activity is discovered? How does it come to be used to treat infections? Are the same antibiotics used all over the world? How common are substandard and falsified antibiotics? What is the WHO model list of essential medicines? 2. USE IN HUMANS  How are antibiotics administered? What are the routes of administration besides by mouth and by injection? What determines how they should be given? Are pills as effective as injections? Where does the antibiotic go in the body? Does it reach all organs and tissues? What is its fate? Does any part of the antibiotic leave the body in urine or feces? What happens after an antibiotic leaves the body? Why are antibiotics that are not absorbed used? How does one decide which antibiotic to use? What information about each antibiotic is available to the pharmacist, the health provider, and the patient? TABLE Full prescribing information How long does it take for an antibiotic to work? Why are some antibiotics given as a single dose and others prescribed for weeks or longer? What determines the right dose of an antibiotic? Can one overdose on an antibiotic? Does an antibiotic have any effect other than against the bacteria being treated? How long does the effect of an antibiotic last? Why are some infections, such as tuberculosis, always treated with multiple different antibiotics taken simultaneously? Does one always have to take the entire course of prescribed antibiotics? Can one take leftover antibiotics for a new infection? Or give it to a family member or friend? What should one do with leftover antibiotics? Is it dangerous to take expired antibiotics? When are antibiotics used to prevent infections (in contrast to treating an established infection)? How are antibiotics used to prevent infections in surgery? In what other settings are antibiotics used to prevent infections? When are antibiotics used to treat an entire population in mass treatment campaigns? What are the consequences of mass treatment with antibiotics? How are antibiotics used in the human population? Who receives them? What are the main reasons that antibiotics are prescribed? Why is antibiotic use so common for respiratory infections? Does antibiotic use vary by region or by country? Is antibiotic use increasing or decreasing? How much is spent on antibiotics? 3. CONSEQUENCES OF USE: Adverse events associated with use of antibiotics in humans What is the difference between an allergic reaction and an adverse reaction? What are the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction? How common are adverse reactions? How much antibiotic does it take to cause an adverse reaction? Do genetic factors influence drug reactions? What are drug-drug interactions? Does exposure to the sun make one more likely to have a reaction to an antibiotic? Why have side effects from ciprofloxacin (and other fluoroquinolones) gotten so much attention? What is Clostridium (Clostridioides) difficile or C. diff. and where did it come from? What is driving the increase in cases? What predisposes someone to Clostridium difficile infection and how does it spread? How is it treated? What is a fecal microbiota transplant? Can fecal microbiota transplantation be used to treat other conditions? Why do yeast infections occur during and after treatment with antibiotics? What is the microbiome and why is it so important? What is the Human Microbiome Project? What are the functions of the human microbiome? How do antibiotics affect the human microbiome? Does human use of antibiotics and other agents affect animal microbiota? Do other drugs besides antibiotics affect the microbiome? Can the gut microbiota be protected from the effect of antibiotics? 4. OTHER USES OF ANTIBIOTICS (NON HUMAN USE) What are the uses of antibiotics other than to treat infections in humans? What proportion of antibiotics produced in recent years had a non-human use? Why are antibiotics given to healthy animals? Which animals receive antibiotics? Which antibiotics are used? Are the same antibiotics used in people also use in animals? Are antibiotics used in food animals in other countries? How are antibiotics used in aquaculture? Is it OK for people to take antibiotics that were made for fish or other animals? What are the consequences of use of antibiotics in animals? Is any antibiotic still present in the meat, fish, eggs, or milk when they are sold for human consumption? Why are antibiotics used in bees? Do plants develop infections? Why and how often are antibiotics used in plants? Can humans pick up infections from plants? How can plant infections affect human health? Is food from plants contaminated with antibiotics? Does feeding animals antibiotics in large production facilities (such as industrial production of chickens, pigs, and cattle) have impact on the local environment? What are other sources of antibiotics in the environment? 5. ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE  What is antibiotic resistance? Where did antibiotic resistance come from? What are the mechanisms bacteria use to evade antibiotics? How do bacteria destroy or disable the antibiotic? How can bacteria change an antibiotic in order to resist it? How can bacteria prevent antibiotics from getting through the cell wall of the bacteria? How do bacteria manage to pump antibiotics out of the bacterial cell? How can bacteria alter the target of antibiotic action in the bacteria? How can bacteria bypass key functions to survive despite the presence of antibiotics? What else can bacteria do to prevent being killed? How does one test bacteria for resistance to antibiotics? See FIGURE1 also cited in USE section How does antibiotic resistance spread among bacteria? See Figure 2 (also cited earlier in this chapter) Where does this transfer of resistance genes among bacteria take place? How do resistant bacteria and resistance genes spread globally? What is the role of travel in the movement of resistant bacteria and resistance genes globally? How do travelers pick up multiply-resistant bacteria? Where are the resistant bacteria found? How often do travelers pick up resistant bacteria? Do they spread them to others? What is medical tourism? Are travelers who receive care abroad at risk for infections with resistant bacteria? Are mass gatherings an important source of infections and spread of infections or resistance? What is wastewater epidemiology? How does resistance in spread in health care facilities? Are there ways that resistant bacteria spread that do not involve movement of humans? Do pets carry antibiotic resistant bacteria? What are other routes of spread of bacteria from animals to humans? Does antibiotic resistance ever disappear? Which bacteria have developed resistance? Why does tuberculosis (TB) remain such a serious global problem? Why is gonorrhea so hard to treat? Are resistant bacteria found in all countries? Is the level of resistance influenced by the amount of antibiotic used in a region or country? What can be done to slow or stop antibiotic resistance? 6. CONSEQUENCES OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE  What are the most important consequences of having infections caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria? Are infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria less severe? More severe? The same? Are outcomes worse for antibiotic-resistant infections? What would be the consequences if antibiotics stopped working? What do people mean by the \"post-antibiotic era\"? What medical procedures today rely on the availability of highly effective preventive antibiotics? Do we have antibiotics to use when bacteria become resistant to first-line drugs? Are these other antibiotics as safe and effective as the first-line drugs? Are they available and affordable? Can antibiotics still be used for prevention when bacteria become resistant? Are people dying today because of antibiotic resistant infections? Why are antibiotics sometimes called \"societal\/social drugs\"? How does my taking an antibiotic affect my neighbors and the community? 7. INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR ANTIBIOTICS and ALTERNATIVES TO ANTIBIOTICS  Are there ways we can reduce risks of infections so that we do not need antibiotics? How do clean water and improved sanitation reduce use of antibiotics? How can processing and handling of food affect antibiotic use? How can using vaccines reduce need for antibiotics? Are vaccines used to prevent infections in animals? Can they prevent infections that could affect humans? How can controlling vectors like mosquitoes and ticks reduce antibiotic use? Are healthcare-associated infections a common reason for antibiotic treatment? Do antiseptics and alcohol-based hand sanitizers work against all microbes? How can copper be used to decrease infections? Are there approaches to treating infections that do not involve antibiotics - treatment approaches that do not drive development of resistance the way the use of antibiotics does? What other approaches to treating infections are being tried that do not involve antibiotics? What is bacteriophage therapy? Does it work? Is it being used today? How are phage and bacteriocins used today? 8. PRESERVING ANTIBIOTICS and DEVELOPING NEW ANTIBACTERIAL TREATMENTS  How common is inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics? What approaches have been effective in increasing the appropriate use of antibiotics and decreasing inappropriate prescribing by clinicians? What can individuals do to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics? What are antibiotic stewardship programs? Do antibiotic stewardship programs work? Why do stewardship programs focus on reported allergies to antibiotics? What is the role of better diagnostic testing in reducing use of antibiotics? What is procalcitonin and can it help guide antibiotic treatment? Are procalcitonin levels useful in diagnosis of infection in infants? Why did use of rapid diagnostic tests lead to increased use of antibiotics in some settings. Are there approaches that use urine, saliva, breath, or other specimens to diagnose infections? What is the role of national and international agencies in reducing inappropriate use of antibiotics? Why aren't pharmaceutical companies developing more new antibiotics? Why don't we have more antibiotics in the pipeline? Which bacteria are highest priority for development of new antibiotics? Which antibiotics or antibacterial products are currently in the pipeline? Whose responsibility is it to develop new antibiotics? Who pays for their development? What incentives or other approaches might increase the development of new antibiotics? What are priority areas in looking for ways to treat bacterial infections? 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David Bornstein's previous book on social entrepreneurship, How to Change the World, was hailed by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times as a bible in the field and published in more than twenty countries. Now, Bornstein shifts the focus from the profiles of successful social innovators in that book--and teams with Susan Davis, a founding board member of the Grameen Foundation--to offer the first general overview of social entrepreneurship. In a Q \u0026amp; A format allowing readers to go directly to the information they need, the authors map out social entrepreneurship in its broadest terms as well as in its particulars.    Bornstein and Davis explain what social entrepreneurs are, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Excellent!\" --Nicholas Kristof, New York Times \"Order this book and read it immediately...This book gives you some great ways to understand and apply the whole idea of entrepreneurship\/social entrepreneurship.\" --Tom Suddes, The Suddes Group, ForImpact.org \"The most essential starter guide to the field I've yet seen.\" --Change.org \"A great primer of social entrepreneurship, trends, and a look into the future.\" --Encouragizers \"This book is an excellent way to get a snapshot of everything going on in the Social Entrepreneurship space.\" --RisingPyramid.org \"Practical offer[s] concrete examples of the challenges faced by social ventures and shedding light on the issues that make social enterprises different from traditional businesses.\" --NextBillion.net \"The first to give an excellent overview of what being a social entrepreneur is all about. You'll learn what the difference is between a social entrepreneurship and a regular business venture and traditional non-profits. If you think you want to innovate unique social solutions to unique social problems for your encore career, this is the place to start.\" --Lin Schreiber, founder of RevolutionizeRetirement.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments A Note on Terms Introduction  Part One: Defining Social Entrepreneurship What is social entrepreneurship? When did it emerge as a global movement? Who are the pioneers? What does a social entrepreneur do? What are social entrepreneurs like? What is the difference between social and business entrepreneurship? What are the differences between social entrepreneurship and government? How is social entrepreneurship different from activism? What is the relationship between social entrepreneurship and democracy?  Part Two: Challenges of Causing Change What are the main financial constraints?  How do social entrepreneurs build organizations and enterprises?  Can the field attract and cultivate talented workers? How do social entrepreneurs evaluate their impact?  What is the difference between scale and impact? What's stopping social change?  Part Three: Envisioning an Innovating Society How is social entrepreneurship changing minds? How could schools nurture social innovators? What is being done at the university level? What can governments do to engage more successfully with social entrepreneurs? How is social entrepreneurship influencing business?  Can philanthropy be more effective? How will the field of social entrepreneurship influence journalism? How can individuals prepare themselves to participate in the field of social entrepreneurship?  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Unfortunately, this is a common experience as many young men and boys, especially Black boys, do not have an opportunity to discuss their views on sexual violence and what role they might play in preventing it. Empowering Black Boys to Challenge Rape Culture supports the training of a rising generation by providing commentary from an experienced educator, an overview of existing research and preventative techniques, and insight into young men''s perspectives on violence. The result is a powerful new perspective on violence prevention--the first to focus on Black boys and to be written by a Black male author.The most critical lesson that boys need to learn is that they have an essential role to play in preve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements  Prologue  Introduction   Chapter 1:  The Scope of Sexual Violence and Rape Culture Chapter 2:  Starting the Conversation Chapter 3:  Facing the Complications of Being an Anti-Violent Man Chapter 4:  Defining Manhood for Ourselves Chapter 5:  Formulating Manhood in the Shadow of the Myth of the Black Rapist Chapter 6:  Examining Media Representations of Black Manhood Chapter 7:  Understanding Our Power to Harm Chapter 8:  Becoming An Active Bystander Chapter 9: Finding a Home in a Global Movement  Appendix I:  Recommended Books Appendix II:  Helpful Tips For Productive Conversations Appendix III:  Helpful Sites Appendix IV:  Common Myths Appendix V: Leading Case Studies Involving Celebrities Appendix VI:  Talking to Boys about False Accusations","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732652470615,"sku":"9780197571675","price":16.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780197571675.jpg?v=1719997807"},{"product_id":"the-contagion-next-time-9780197576427","title":"The Contagion Next Time","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this unforgettable book, Sandro Galea expertly demonstrates that our investing in the healthiest population possible is literally an act of national security against a future pandemic. The Contagion Next Time issues a clear warning, and a clear way forward. This book can save us if we are serious about saving ourselves * Ibram X. Kendi, bestselling author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist *\u003cbr\u003eDr. Galea's book proves it is possible for us to build a healthier world after Covid-19—and the first step is to protect the most vulnerable, whether they're in our own neighborhoods or across the globe. The Contagion Next Time is truly a must read. * Katie Couric, award-winning journalist *\u003cbr\u003eSandro Galea lays out critical steps that we must take as individuals and as a nation to address lessons learned from the pandemic. A must read for policy makers and anyone who wants to shape a healthier future for our country and the world. * Hilary Godwin, Dean, University of Washington School of Public Health *\u003cbr\u003eThe Contagion Next Time seamlessly weaves personal narrative, historical accounts, and public health expertise to illuminate the importance of re-centering our everyday experiences to create a healthier society. Dr. Galea powerfully calls for greater investment in social systems to produce equitable outcomes in preparation for the inevitable next health crisis like Covid-19. * Thomas LaVeist, Dean, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine *\u003cbr\u003eCovid-19 brings into sharp relief the social determinants of health. Sandro Galea, a gifted communicator, uses his considerable skills to tell the story of how our health is embedded in the nature of society, its history and values. Such understanding is vital not only to controlling pandemics but improving the health of the population. * Sir Michael Marmot, author of Build Back Fairer: The COVID-19 Marmot Review *\u003cbr\u003eIn the wake of a devastating pandemic, Sandro Galea's incisive narrative shows us why we cannot return to the status quo in a post-Covid world. The Contagion Next Time offers a searing commentary on the cracks in our country's foundations, shining a light on longstanding inequities and systemic racism. It also gives us reason to hope by reminding us of the opportunities and possibilities available as we reshape our nation and public health. Sandro Galea's optimism is a necessary tool for the road ahead. * Aletha Maybank, Chief Health Equity Officer, SVP, American Medical Association *\u003cbr\u003eThe Contagion Next Time offers a prescription for our health and well-being that is nothing less than the 'revolution of values' that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for in 1967. Dr. Galea's diagnosis rightly indicates that we must address poverty, inequality, and systemic racism to ensure good health. Deeply engaging and insightful, this book is required reading to ensure that we not only survive the next pandemic, but thrive for generations to come. * Shailly Gupta Barnes, Policy Director for the Kairos Center and the Poor People's Campaign *\u003cbr\u003eDr. Galea's compelling and compassionate new book shows us how we must create a strong foundation in order to avert further pandemics. He urges us to address our pervasive but neglected nonmedical issues, including the American tradition of proud individualism that prevents us from recognizing how our health is interconnected, and reminds us, vividly, that until we begin to invest in our communal physical and mental health, we will remain vulnerable to future threats. * Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady *\u003cbr\u003eThe Contagion Next Time brings into clear focus why we have never been able to realize an equitable response during pandemics and what change agents can do to create more healthy, equitable, and empowered communities. Dr. Galea's illuminating and pathbreaking work will shape the global conversation around the forces that shape health for generations to come. * Daniel E. Dawes, Executive Director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine and author of The Political Determinants of Health *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments  Introduction  Section 1. The world we live in  1. A better and healthier time to be alive than ever 2. An unhealthy country 3. An unhealthy world  Section 2. The conditions that create health  4. Who we are, the foundational forces 5. Where we live, work, and play 6. Politics, power, and money  Section 3. The values that should inform these conditions  7. Compassion 8. Social, racial, and economic justice 9. Health as a public good  Section 4. A science for a better health  10. Understanding what matters most 11. Working in complexity and doubt 12. Humility and informing the public conversation  Epilogue  References","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732653519191,"sku":"9780197576427","price":23.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780197576427.jpg?v=1719997811"},{"product_id":"democracys-child-young-people-and-the-politics-of-control-leverage-and-agency-9780197581667","title":"Democracys Child Young People and the Politics of","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is a compelling argument for adults to pay more attention to the voices of youth and an affirmation to young people that they can make a difference. * M. R. Michelson, CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eCynics and pessimists often overlook the important role that young people have played in U.S. politics. In Democracy's Child, Gash and Tichenor definitively show that this is a terrible mistake. The kids are more than alright—and the future of democracy depends on them. * Susan Burgess, Distinguished Professor, Ohio University, and Sr. Professional Lecturer, DePaul University *\u003cbr\u003eThis fascinating book broadly explores children's relationship to politics. The authors move beyond familiar narratives about how law and policy affect children to examine children as symbols for political movements and also to understand children as political agents. By centering children, the book helps us to rethink political agency. It renders visible important political acts by and around subjects who do not yet have full political membership in society. * Julie Novkov, Professor of Political Science and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University at Albany, SUNY *\u003cbr\u003eChildren organize some of the most powerful social movements worldwide. At the same time, they are often weaponized by adults waging their own wars over culture and politics. How can we do justice to the citizenship of children? Democracy's Child answers this pressing question, offering an innovative framing of children as subjects, icons, collateral and agents to illustrate the diverse facets of children's political lives. Through expertly curated storytelling and authoritative research, Gash and Tichenor guide readers toward a better understanding of how children experience and influence politics. * Elizabeth F. Cohen, Professor of Political Science, Syracuse University *\u003cbr\u003eYoung people are key to the future of our democracy, and yet, they are often rendered marginal to the study of American politics. In Democracy's Child, Gash and Tichenor offer a powerful framework to understand the role of children and young people in politics. In making their case for a more expansive view of why children and young people are central to democratic politics, the authors skillfully weave present-day illustrations, from school board fights and youth activism over gun control and immigrant rights, to historical examples from labor movements and the Civil Rights Movement. This is a masterfully written book, with an agenda-setting framework, and a call to action that should inspire scholarship and investments in young people's political agency for years to come. * Karthick Ramakrishnan, Professor of Public Policy, University of California Riverside and board member, The California Endowment *","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732654109015,"sku":"9780197581667","price":22.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780197581667.jpg?v=1719997814"},{"product_id":"relationships-5-0-how-ai-vr-and-robots-will-reshape-our-emotional-lives-9780197588253","title":"Relationships 5.0 How AI VR and Robots Will","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible and compelling, Relationships 5.0 reveals the ongoing epochal change in human relationships towards technology meant to fulfill emotional, intellectual, and physical needs that have until now been met by other humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Relationships 5.0, Elyakim Kislev guides the reader on a journey through world historical contexts of technological evolution and the innovations that came from those historic situational necessities. This book provides an important perspective, predicting an uncertain future where we must carefully consider how we design and depend on AI. It helps us realize that AI is not just a tool created in response to our needs for survival or a desire for entertainment, but also a projection of our own humanity. * Julie Carpenter, Research Fellow, Ethics and Emerging Sciences Group *\u003cbr\u003eRelationships 5.0^ is a timely and readable survey of what the latest technologies mean for sex and personal relationships. The author steps back from the headlines and takes us on an ambitious journey through human history to consider the really big, interesting questions about how our relationship to technology is changing, as well as our relationships with each other. If someone wants a Fodor's guide to the next fifty years of sex and love, this book may be it. * Neil McArthur, Director, Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba *\u003cbr\u003eAt last! A compelling book that takes a historical approach and discusses the challenging topic of emotional companionship, AI, VR and robots. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in relationships and, in particular, relationships with technologies. * Wendy Moyle, Program Director, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University *\u003cbr\u003eReaders of this book will not only learn the very long history of technological influences on human relationships, including communities and families, but also several critical issues about bonds between humans and highly advanced technologies such as AI, VR, and robots in near future. * Tatsuya Nomura, Professor, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Ryukoku University *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  Part I: A Brief History of Our Personal Lives  1. Hunter-Gatherer Society and Relationships 1.0  2. Agricultural Society and Relationships 2.0  3. Industrial Society and Relationships 3.0  4. Information Society and Relationships 4.0  Part II: Relationships 5.0 and the Three Revolutions in the Making  5. AI and The Cognitive Revolution  6. VR, AR, and the Sensorial Revolution  7. Robots and the Physical Revolution  8. Conclusions and Implications  References Index","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732655223127,"sku":"9780197588253","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780197588253.jpg?v=1719997818"},{"product_id":"the-rainbow-after-the-storm-marriage-equality-and-social-change-in-the-u-s-9780197600443","title":"The Rainbow after the Storm Marriage Equality and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRosenfeld explores the historical development of the public acceptance of gay rights but adds a sociological analysis of the conditions for that acceptance, using public opinion, legal analysis, and qualitative case studies. This makes the book a great resource for students interested in exploring the topic through multiple methodologies. The connections drawn to other marginalized groups in the concluding chapters will also benefit students broadly interested in social justice. * H. H. Williams, Western Connecticut State University, CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface 1. Introduction  Part 1, Gay Rights and the antecedents of Marriage Equality 1950s-1990 2. The 1950s and 1960s 3. Stonewall and the 1970s 4. The 1980s  Part 2, Attitudes toward gay rights begin to change 5. The 1990s, Fulcrum of Change: Politics and Culture 6. The courts begin to appreciate gay rights: Romer and Baehr, 1996 7. On Coming Out 8. Public Opinion Change 9. The Early 2000s  Part 3: Marriage Equality Breakthroughs in the Courts 10. Perry and Windsor 11. April, Jayne, and their children 12. On Children's Outcomes 13. DeBoer v. Snyder trial 14. Obergefell v Hodges  Part 4: The Broader Implications of Marriage Equality 15. Authenticity, Respectability, and the Desire for Marriage 16. Many Closets 17. Displacing and Non-displacing Movements 18. Social Science in the Courtroom 19. Afterword: A few Sobering Reminders Index of Abbreviations Interviews Cases Bibliography","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732655976791,"sku":"9780197600443","price":25.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780197600443.jpg?v=1719997822"},{"product_id":"confronting-the-caliphate-civil-resistance-in-jihadist-protostates-9780197605608","title":"Confronting the Caliphate Civil Resistance in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a must-read. * A. B. Al-Deen, CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eConfronting the Caliphate is a rich, creative and thoughtful exploration of the conditions under which some civilians pushed back against jihadist rule. A combination of methods and examination of multiple cases allows the authors to make a significant contribution to an understudied dimension of jihadist insurgencies. * Marc Lynch, The George Washington University *\u003cbr\u003eCivil resistance is possible even in the most rigid and cruel regimes, as this eye-opening study reveals. In both direct and subtle ways, rebellious subjects have engaged in protests, non-cooperation, and other means of defying the Islamic State. Utilizing sophisticated data sets, this able team of scholars has mapped the kind of participants and conditions in which civil resistance is possible, and gauged the possibilities for its success. 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As violent Islamist groups have sought to control territory and establish proto states or Caliphates, Svensson and his coauthors examine what role civilians play? Contrary to expectations, non-violent resistance has succeeded against all odds and in the most coercive environments. Using original empirically grounded analyses and original interviews, the book probes the 'political jiu-jitsu' of civil society and resistance confronting Jihadis in Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Mali, Syria, Yemen. 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Importantly, this book illustrates that for many Black and Brown students, higher education is not an individual pursuit, but rather a collective undertaking made possible by social movements and continually sustained by community members. This book should be read by scholars of higher education and social movements. * Amaka Okechukwu, author of To Fulfill These Rights: Political Struggle Over Affirmative Action and Open Admissions *\u003cbr\u003eHigher education has long been considered a trusted pathway to equal opportunity and upward socioeconomic mobility; yet in this extraordinary book, Domingo Morel offers a bold and rigorous intervention demonstrating that this pathway is neither simple nor certain. Morel's rich analysis of Rhode Island's Talent Development program and its innovative approach to affirmative action expands our understanding of the complex set of institutional, programmatic, and political forces that can determine the effectiveness and fate of policy interventions. A must-read for anyone interested in the role that race and politics have played in the history of educational opportunity, and those looking to develop clear-eyed strategies for expanding equal opportunity through social policy. * Deondra Rose, author of Citizens By Degree: Higher Education Policy and the Changing Gender Dynamics of American Citizenship *\u003cbr\u003eRecommended. 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Faced with various progressive and revolutionary social movements, the forces of order--politicians, law enforcement, journalists, and conservative intellectuals--saw subversives everywhere. From indigenous peasant armies and gay liberation organizations, to anti-nuclear activists and Black liberation militants, subversives challenged authority, laid siege to the established order, and undermined time-honored ways of life. Every corner of the left was fertile ground for subversive elements, which the forces of order had to root out and destroy--a project they pursued with zeal and brutality. In The Subversive Seventies, Michael Hardt sets out to show that popular understandings of the political movements of the seventies--often seen as fractious, violent, and largely unsuccessful--are not just inaccurate, but foreclose valuable lessons for the political struggles of today. While many accounts of the 1970s have been written about the regimes of domination that emerged throughout the decade, Hardt approaches the subversive from the perspectives of those who sought to undermine the base of established authority and transform the fundamental structures of society. In so doing, he provides a novel account of the theoretical and practical projects of liberation that still speak to us today, too many of which have been all but forgotten. Departing from popular and scholarly accounts that focus on the social movements of the 1960s, Hardt argues that the 1970s offers an inspiring and useful guide for contemporary radical political thought and action. Although we can still learn much from the movements of the sixties, that decade''s struggles for peace, justice, and freedom fundamentally marked the end of an era. The movements of the seventies, in contrast, responded directly to emerging neoliberal frameworks and other structures of power that continue to rule over us today. They identified and confronted political problems that remain central for us. The 1970s, in this sense, marks the beginning of our time. Looking at a wide range of movements around the globe, from the United States, to Guinea Bissau, South Korea, Chile, Turkey, and Italy, The Subversive Seventies provides a reassessment of the political action of the 1970s that sheds new light not only on our revolutionary past but also on what liberation can be and do today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Hardt's journey liberates the seventies-a decade that our time seems keen to forget- from a double lock: the counterpoint between a peaceful, luminous sixties and the eighties as the definitive introjection of political defeat. 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And despite the distances and differences among them, Hardt finds another kind of unity in the concepts they used to understand their struggles. * Lawrence Grossberg, author of Under the Cover of Chaos: Trump and the Battle for the American Right *\u003cbr\u003eLike putting on a pair of glasses that finally has the right prescription: the edges of the world become sharper and what seemed distant is suddenly near. A dazzling achievement. * Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine and On Fire *\u003cbr\u003eDamned or forgotten, obscured by the 'global Sixties' or by military dictatorships and incipient neoliberal hegemony, the revolutionary movements of the 1970s continue to speak to us. Michael Hardt takes readers on a breathtaking tour across those movements in different parts of the world, reactivating their political imagination for the needs of the present. A must-read book for anybody interested in a politics of liberation in its genealogy and its contemporary stakes. * Sandro Mezzadra, Professor of Political Philosophy, University of Bologna, and author of In the Marxian Workshops *\u003cbr\u003eIn offering his generous panorama of the militant movements of the 1970s, Hardt does us a remarkable service. He lets us revisit and rethink the past in a way that explains and unsettles our present. The watchwords of autonomy, ungovernability, and revolution that reverberated during that stormy decade did not wither on the vine. They are on the lips and in the hearts of young radicals today. * Andrew Ross, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis, New York University *\u003cbr\u003eIn this major contribution to movement politics, Hardt deftly combines inspirational stories with strategic insights. * Kirkus *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  1. The Subversive 70s   Part I: To Remake the World From the Ground Up  2. Revolutionary Democracy  Mozambique, Angola, Guinnea-Bissau  3. Gay Liberation  United States, United Kingdom, and France  4 Liberation Theologies Iran and Nicaragua  Part II: Popular Power  5. Two Versions of Popular Power Chile  6. Commission Democracy  Portugal   7. Promise of Another Democracy South Korea  Part III: Revolution Inside and Outside the Factories  8. Ungovernable Factories United States  9. Self-Management in the Watch Factory France   10. Laboratory Italy Italy  Part IV: Strategic Multiplicities  11. Feminist Articulations: A Theory of Intersectionality Avant La Lettre  12. Strategic Racial Multiplicities United States, South Africa, and United Kingdom  Part V: Encampment and Direct Action  13. New Alliances Against the State Japan and France  14. Antinuclear Democratizations Germany and US  Part VI: The Continuation of War by Other Means  15. The end of Mediation: A Theory of Neoliberalism Avant La Lettre  16. Theaters of Injustice United States, Uruguay, Japan, Germany, and Italy  17. Dual Strategy and Double Organization United States, Italy, and Turkey  Conclusion  18. The 1970s and Us  Timeline  Acknowledgements  Works Cited  Notes","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732672721239,"sku":"9780197674659","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780197674659.jpg?v=1719997894"},{"product_id":"the-social-production-of-crisis-9780197682487","title":"The Social Production of Crisis","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen does epidemic disease disrupt society to the point where it becomes a political crisis? In the early 1980s, almost unnoticed in the larger drama that was AIDS, over half of hemophiliacs and a large number of blood transfusion recipients were infected with toxic blood contaminated with HIV. The French public''s discovery of this catastrophe in the early 1990s created a transformative political crisis; this same discovery in the United States went largely unnoticed. In The Social Production of Crisis, Constance A. Nathanson and Henri Bergeron focus on a profoundly troubling story to present a detailed case comparative analysis not only of the catastrophe itself and its multiple retrospective interpretations but also of its intimate connection to the history and organization of blood as a consumer product in each country. They draw on secondary sources, archival research, and interviews with key players to provide a historical, political, and social reconstruction of the HIV contamin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this critically important and timely book, Nathanson and Bergeron offer a tale of two countries and their divergent responses to the recognition that HIV had contaminated their blood supplies, placing millions at risk. In the US this story is all but forgotten, a footnote in the wider history of the AIDS epidemic. In France, the debate about HIV in the blood supply became and remains the source of protest, public debate, and political crisis. Essential reading for anyone interested in epidemics, comparative policy, and culture. * Allan M. Brandt, Harvard University, and author of No Magic Bullet: A Social History of Venereal Disease in the United States (Oxford, 2020) *\u003cbr\u003eIn the early 1980s, a contaminated national blood supply led to AIDS infection of over half of hemophiliacs in the U.S. and in France. This book explains-in painstaking detail and with incisive analysis-how and why the same set of events created a national crisis in France and barely a ripple in the United States. A must read! * Abigail C. Saguy, Professor and Chair, UCLA Sociology *\u003cbr\u003eIn this sophisticated and deft analysis, Bergeron and Nathanson ask why, despite the deaths of thousands of hemophiliacs, contamination of the blood supply with HIV did not become a crisis in the US, while a somewhat lower casualty count led to the most serious public health scandal in post-war France and ended multiple political careers. Their answer takes the form of a fascinating, multi-stranded historical narrative that brings together decisions taken after WWII, the symbolic ambiguity of blood and blood products, legal constructs, the power of professional and donor associations, and the rhetorical work of multiple, interested parties. It is essential reading for anyone interested, especially in the wake of the Coronavirus epidemic, in how public health crises are made or unmade. * Gil Eyal, author of The Crisis of Expertise *\u003cbr\u003eThis exemplary comparative analysis of parallel health crises in France and the United States draws on the best tools available to explain diverging national outcomes. Bringing together a sophisticated political sociology of the state, with cultural, network and strategic action analysis, Nathanson and Bergeron produce a brilliant account that will should inform many other future studies. This book should be widely read and discussed. * Michèle Lamont, Harvard University *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Chapter 1: Introduction    Chapter 2: The Social Life of Blood, 1948-1980        HIV\/BLOOD STORIES Chapter 3: Act I - Before the Storm, 1981-85  Chapter 4: Act II - The Storm Breaks, 1986-95  Chapter 5: Mobilization of the Afflicted     BLOOD EPISTEMOLOGY Chapter 6: Litigation      Chapter 7: Compensation        Chapter 8: Authoritative Retrospection    REFLECTIONS Chapter 9: The Social Production of Political Crisis   Chapter 10: Conclusion: Crisis and Change   APPENDICES  A. Chronologies B.  Acronyms C.  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Drawing insights from recent hard-won unionization and contract negotiation fights, Jane McAlevey and Abby Lawlor use lessons from some of the toughest fights today--preparing a durable, all-out strike in a union-hostile environment--to provide a masterclass in participatory social change, indispensable both within and beyond the workplaces where we spend half of our waking lives.In an era of polarization, big lies, and massive legislative setbacks, changemakers in every arena need to learn the skills and lessons honed in pitched battles against experienced and ruthless union busters. Rules to Win By is a book for workers, unionists, racial justice and climate campaigners, academics, policymakers and everyone who wants a more fair and democratic society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNegotiation should be a process of creative aggression, not technocratic dealmaking that fractures class consciousness. 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Examining flows in networked communications, ranging from mass media to community media to social media to social networks and beyond, Billard expertly traces the implications of networked media for social movements generally and the transgender rights movement specifically in this must-read book. * Jennifer Earl, author of Digitally Enabled Social Change *\u003cbr\u003eIn Voices for Transgender Equality, TJ Billard has produced the kind of social analysis we urgently need: empirical, pragmatic, and, most importantly, centered on the material lives of transgender people. Among the leading lights in a new generation of scholars, Billard's contribution augurs well for the future of transgender studies. * Paisley Currah, author of Sex Is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity and founding editor of TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface   1. Making Change in the Networked Public Sphere  2. 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In The Systems Work of Social Change, Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici draw on two hundred years of history and a treasure trove of stories of committed social changemakers to uncover principles and practices for social change that radically depart from these approaches.Rather than delivering solutions, these principles and practices focus on the process of change itself. Through rich storytelling and lucid analysis, Rayner and Bonnici show that connection, context, and power sit at the heart of the change process, ensuring broader agency for people and communities to create social systems that are responsive and representative in a rapidly changing world. Simple yet profound, this \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRayner and Bonnici demonstrate the power of building institutions capable of integrated analysis and adaptive learning, as well as challenge us to confront old ways of thinking that may have served us in an earlier era but clearly no longer do so. * Alex Counts, Stanford Social Innovation Review *\u003cbr\u003eFor those around the world who aspire to change our social, environmental, and economic systems to improve society, Bonnici and Rayner's book is an indispensable read. Building on both research and experience, they uncover the principles and practices of systems change through rich examples that span the globe. With special attention to the role of context and power, this book is a roadmap for deep change in tackling today's multiple crises around the world. * Julie Battilana, Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School; Founder and Faculty Chair of the Social Innovation and Change Initiative at HKS *\u003cbr\u003eFrançois Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner have researched, distilled, and fast forwarded two hundred years of social change-making to present innovative, highly workable solutions that can guide us to achieving 21st century changes that benefit the planet and its inhabitants. As they present so clearly and compellingly, it's not necessarily the outcomes, but rather the journey toward reaching them, that can make the most impact. Nuanced and profound, The Systems Work of Social Change is the \"rethink\" we need right now to chart a better path for community, social, and economic development worldwide. Social change should now more aptly be referred to as \"The Systems Work of Social Change.\" * Frank Beadle de Palomo, President and Chief Executive Officer, mothers2mothers *\u003cbr\u003eI loved reading this book! Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici have done a great job in combining complex academic concepts with an easy to read style for practitioners. The authors go beyond the theoretical discussions of systems change to provide principles and practices that really are the \"how-to\" of systems work. They encourage funders, social entrepreneurs, and policymakers not only to do something radically different but to understand our social systems in radically different ways. I strongly recommend you read it – it will set you thinking differently... * Jeroo Billimoria, Founder and Serial Social Entrepreneur, Catalyst 2030 and One Family Foundation *\u003cbr\u003eAddressing inequalities and deep-rooted injustices in our society requires a clear vision of the world we want and a process to get there. In The Systems Work of Social Change, Cynthia and Francois clearly articulate the key lessons and principles by which we can get there. A must read for those who believe that together we can build a better world! * Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director, UNAIDS *\u003cbr\u003eCynthia Rayner and François Bonnici have written an important book. It will guide those who work in and think about systems change for a generation. It moves us beyond a recognition that things are complex and connected and towards an understanding of values and action in change-work. A breakthrough book. * Stephan Chambers, Director, Marshall Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science *\u003cbr\u003eThe authors have drawn from eight organisations on almost every continent that are examples of what Mahatma Gandhi called 'constructive action'. He believed that all such action showed us the path towards an alternative vision of society based on truth, non-violence and social justice. By analysing their own experiences with candour, and reflecting on the experiences of others, what emerges is a lucidly written and cogently argued book putting forward the case for a systemic approach to social change. They argue that a fundamental restructuring of social and environmental systems is necessary to undo the deep inequalities, multi-level injustices and the global environmental crisis. * Mirai Chatterjee, Chairperson, Self-Employed Women's Association Cooperative Federation *\u003cbr\u003eA deceptively simple question lies at the heart of Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici's vital new book: how do organizations create social change? Rayner and Bonnici lay out a textured view of social systems in all their depth, complexity and scale and do what all good leaders and learners do when confronted with an abundance of data—they change their minds. The authors ultimately conclude that systems can't be fixed but they can be changed through the systems work of organizations ensuring key actors are connected to one another, acting with creativity and dynamism and thus able to make decisions in responsive and representative ways. The Systems Work of Social Change walks the reader through the principles and practices of systems work and what it takes to support this approach to social change but it is also nothing less than a radical reframing of how we all need to work moving forward to reimagine a just future. * Cheryl L. Dorsey, President, Echoing Green *\u003cbr\u003eRayner and Bonnici have given us a powerful and incisive guide to the work of systems change. They show us that the process of change matters as much, if not more, than outcomes—where our deepest work is to cultivate values, collectives, and equitable reconfigurations of power. In a world beset by wicked problems, this book illuminates a way forward. * Alnoor Ebrahim, Professor, The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and author of Measuring Social Change: Performance and Accountability in a Complex World *\u003cbr\u003eThe work of transformational social change is never linear, often messy, and inherently pluralistic. François Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner take us on a journey through the experiences of eight remarkable organizations—many of whom are Skoll Foundation Awardees. Each offers a unique perspective on the complex work of durable, meaningful, systems-level change. Particularly illuminating is the authors' contribution in illustrating the major mind shift needed from funders to effectively identify, evaluate, and support the \"invisible value\" created by systems actors. Doers and donors alike will find in this book indispensable tools for ambitious, forward-thinking systemic work. * Ambassador Don Gips ret., Chief Executive Officer, Skoll Foundation *\u003cbr\u003eSystems Thinking' is all the rage, but too often, it is just that – thinking, without much practical consequence for those of us intent on changing the world. Building on a deep study of practical exercises in social change, Bonnici and Rayner have helped fill the gap, charting an original and important approach to 'Systems Work' that will be of great utility to social change activists and practitioners everywhere.' * Duncan Green, Senior Strategic Adviser, Oxfam GB and author of How Change Happens and From Poverty to Power *\u003cbr\u003eSystemic problems require systemic solutions. Fortunately, there is increasing recognition among social purpose organizations, funders, and policymakers that a systems mindset and systems change approach will be necessary to successfully address the world's most important problems. But it raises important practical questions: How specifically do organizations create systemic social change? How do funders best identify and support systems changing organizations? On these critical questions, Rayner and Bonnici provide a fabulous and practical set of insights and lessons on \"systems work\" extracted from some of the world's most successful social innovators. If you are a \"Doer\" with aspirations of making systems-changing social impact, or a Donor who desires to support work that creates social impact at population scale, this book is a must-read. * Tim Hanstad, CEO, Chandler Foundation *\u003cbr\u003eSystems change is much in the water of social change these days. Yet many remain unclear about what systems change is and how to do it. Through insightful, practical frameworks and clear, compelling examples Bonnici and Rayner get to the heart of the \"work\" of systems change. In doing so, they have created an indispensable guide for social change aspirants everywhere. * John Kania, Founder and Executive Director, Collective Change Lab *\u003cbr\u003eSystems are defined not by their parts, but by the relationships between the parts. Yet too few discussions of systemic social change are grounded in deep understanding of human relationships, and too many are coloured by ideas of industrial production that don't necessarily apply. This book not only explains why this is true, but howwe should be working based on that knowledge. Highly recommended. * Harvey Koh, Managing Director, FSG and Board Member, Social Innovation Exchange *\u003cbr\u003eTransformational systems work is anything but linear – leaders doing this work need the flexibility to adapt their approaches to their particular context. François Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner offer perspectives on both the complexity of systems work and the most helpful principles and practices. I especially appreciated the discussions about reconfiguring power towards those who have lived experienced of issues and are rooted in the communities where they seek change. Highly recommend this book for practitioners and funders alike. * Olivia Leland, Founder and CEO of Co-Impact *\u003cbr\u003eWhat a delight to read this book!!! Exactly what we need, no bullshit but an honest taking stock of what system work entails. Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici provide us with principles and practices for systems work distilled from their deep engagement with organizations doing social change. A must read for researchers and practitioners interested in system change. * Johanna Mair, Professor of Organization, Strategy and Leadership, Hertie School of Governance, Academic Editor of the Stanford Social Innovation Review *\u003cbr\u003eGreat insights! The Systems Work of Social Change shines a needed light on some of the key factors that power systems change: connection, context and power. The authors combine practical experience and research, providing a critical balance by grounding the theoretical in the real struggle of those engaged in improving lives in their communities. From the perspective of our social change networks in Latin America, I can say that the conclusions and recommendations ring true, and I am sure they will be relevant to those engaged in similar causes around the world. * Sean McKaughan, Board Chair Fundación Avina and author of CollaborAction: A Practical Guide to Promoting Sustainability *\u003cbr\u003eFor too long, social problems have been viewed as a set of unfortunate circumstances to be remedied by the goodwill and good deeds of the privileged. Nelson Mandela notably stated, \"Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings.\" The Systems Work of Social Change unpacks how our approach to social change is a product of the industrial era, characterized by attempts to correct complex problems with complicated technical solutions. By listening to and observing the deep work of organizations that place mothers, families, young people, teachers and informal workers at the forefront of decision making, Rayner and Bonnici demonstrate that the collective power and voice of the most marginalized groups are in fact central to societal transformation. * Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Motsepe Foundation and Chancellor, University of Cape Town *\u003cbr\u003eA very readable and thoughtful overview of systems change which has the great virtue of rooting it in the messy complexities of the real world and avoiding the abstractions and over-generalisation that is all too common in writing on this subject. Most social change that really matters involves trying to shift systems. It's always hard and often frustrating, especially if you start with little power or money. But this is a practical guide that reminds us that even the most apparently immovable interests can be overcome and even the most apparently intractable problems can be solved. * Professor Sir Geoff Mulgan, University College London *\u003cbr\u003eCynthia Rayner and François Bonnici have taken the oft quoted but seldom understood concepts of systems thinking and shown how they can, and have, been translated into practical action by social impact practitioners at both global and local levels. * James Mwangi, Executive Director of The Dalberg Group *\u003cbr\u003eRayner and Bonnici provide an easy to read and detailed guide on how to create drive change via systems work. Starting with an in-depth analysis on past lessons learned over the last 240 years, this work artfully presents various key elements that navigate the process of change. With a strong acknowledgement on the importance of context, the authors provide clear and concise guidelines on how organisations can harness the current momentum for lasting, systematic change. * Kennedy Odede, Co-Founder and CEO, SHOFCO and Global Alliance for Communities *\u003cbr\u003eThe rise of modern states and markets notwithstanding, even today swathes of humanity are adrift abode flimsy rafts of circumstance on oceans of misfortune. Condemned to hope for rescue, these among us inhabit a despairing parallel reality. Hearteningly, some manage to navigate to calmer waters or even the safety of shore. It is from their unlikely stories that Rayner and Bonnici distill fundamental lessons about sustained systemic social change. If aspiration, ability, and action are the keys to self-sate life's chronic needs, the authors show us that it is by connecting, contextualizing, and configuring proximate social, political, and economic energies that \"primary actors\" can foster suitable systems of self-support. This is a timely and important contribution to our understanding of societal progress. * Subi Rangan, The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court Endowed Chair in Societal Progress, INSEAD *\u003cbr\u003eIn an era when all of us in the social sector are being asked to do more with less, talking about changing systems is easy but doing it is not. This book unpacks the nuances, gets grounded and shares real insights. It helps you to think big without ignoring the smaller, unsexy details of ground delivery. Must read. * Asif Saleh, Executive Director, BRAC *\u003cbr\u003edemonstrating that an inclusive and sustainable future is possible. This book presents nothing less than a blueprint for deep social change in a post-Covid world. * Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum \u0026amp; Hilde Schwab, Chairperson, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship *\u003cbr\u003eCynthia Rayner and François Bonnici masterfully synthesize deep reflections and insights on the significance, direction, and legitimacy of social change and the complexities and efforts involved in the work of change. An important text for theory and practice that transcends the usual vague system change discourses. * Christian Seelos, Distinguished Fellow and Director of the Global Innovation for Impact Lab, Stanford University Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society *\u003cbr\u003eThe time of looking around the world and fixing all that is broken is past. The profound social and ecological imbalances that characterize our modern world are inseparable from the level of consciousness out of which they have arisen - that is, our level of consciousness. What Rayner and Bonnici call \"systems work\" illuminates the almost always overlooked source of deep change - as biologist Humberto Maturana puts it, \"it is only through reflection that we change our history.\" * Peter Senge, Founder of the Society for Organizational Learning and author of The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning *\u003cbr\u003eThe Systems Work of Social Change contrasts technical and transformational approaches to systems change: top down, product-first approaches and bottom-up, people-first approaches. Building on a rich set of case studies from around the globe, drawing fully upon the broad literature of systems change, and reflecting deeply on their own experiences, Rayner and Bonnici provide a set of clear and pragmatic insights for people grappling with solving the world's problems large and small. While I am an experienced social entrepreneur—and Dean of a school that emphasizes systems change—I found myself learning so much as I read this extraordinary book from cover to cover. In a world facing so many challenges, The System Work of Social Change distils lessons that provide insight and hope. * Professor Peter Tufano, Peter Moores Dean, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford *\u003cbr\u003eDespite significant socio-economic progress in the post-war era, we have also seen rising inequality, power concentration, and a shortsighted use of natural resources. In The Systems Work of Social Change, Bonnici and Rayner highlight how leading organizations can steer private and public cooperation, pioneer new policy models, and harness fourth industrial revolution technologies, Through a global lens and the lived experiences of leading social entrepreneurs, François Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner bring us a view of how social change does happen. It is a book that speaks to the moment - the deep and critical structural challenges and the hope for future change as we continue to work for the good of all. Most importantly, they remind us that it is people who build systems and therefore people who have the ability to reimagine and build them anew. * Diana Wells, President Emerita, Ashoka *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Working in Systems Part I. Principles of Systems Work 1: An Industry of Social Change 2: Complexity, Scale, and Depth 3: Connection, Context, and Power Part II. Practices of Systems Work 4: Cultivating Collectives 5: Equipping Problem-Solvers 6: Promoting Platforms 7: Disrupting Policies and Patterns Reimagining the Future 8: Measuring for Learning 9: Funding for Partnership 10: The Principles in Action Appendix: Case studies: Organizational Practices and Tactics of Systems Work","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732816441687,"sku":"9780198857457","price":29.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780198857457.jpg?v=1719998521"},{"product_id":"corruption-9780199689699","title":"Corruption","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorruption is one of the biggest global issues, ahead of extreme poverty, unemployment, the rising cost of food and energy, climate change, and terrorism. It is thought to be one of the principal causes of poverty around the globe. 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Between 15 and 26 million Americans participated in protests surrounding the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and others as part of the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, which is only one of the most recent examples of an immense mobilization of citizens around a cause. In The Rise of the Masses, sociologist Benjamin Abrams addresses why and how people spontaneously protest, riot, and revolt en masse. While most uprisings of such a scale require tremendous resources and organizing, this book focuses on cases where people with no connection to organized movements take to the streets, largely of their own accord. Looking to the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, and the Black Lives Uprising, as well as the historical case of the French Revolution, Abrams lays out a theory of how and why massive mobilizations arise without the large-scal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Skillfully drawing on and synthesizing an impressive range of theoretical perspectives, Benjamin Abrams has fashioned a highly original theory of spontaneous mass mobilization. As if that weren’t enough, he goes on to make a compelling, empirically informed case for the application of his affinity-convergence theory to four iconic mass movements, ranging from the French Revolution to the George Floyd Protests of 2020.  Anyone interested in the dynamics of spontaneous mass action will want to read this book.”\u003cbr\u003e   -- Doug McAdam, Ray Lyman Wilbur Professor of Sociology,             Stanford University\u003cbr\u003e“Drawing on four diverse cycles of contention. . . . Abrams shows how much of the process of mobilization can be explained as the product of affinities and convergence on the part of unorganized groups—the 'masses' in his title—while their failures can be explained as their inability to create viable and robust structures around their affinities. His book should be read by social movement specialists and by general readers concerned with the current waves of mass mobilization alike. While the book is based on immense reading and research, it is Abrams's deep thinking that I admire most. A very readable and engaging book.\" -- Sidney Tarrow, author of Power in Movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Social movements and revolutions are enormously consequential. Yet, their confounding and elusive mysteries are not fully understood. How do they burst forth, who brings them into being, and why do they fail or succeed? Do they spring from spontaneity or organization? \u003ci\u003eThe Rise of the Masses\u003c\/i\u003e squarely confronts these fundamental questions through careful analysis, copious evidence, and enthralling narratives of historic movements. In so doing, Abrams illuminates how these engines of social change operate. This book is a rich fount of knowledge that should be widely read.”\u003c\/p\u003e -- Aldon Morris, author of The Origins of the Civil Rights Movement\u003cbr\u003e\"This book will be important reading for those interested in explaining mobilization generally and delving into how we can better understand more spontaneous mobilizations. In addition, it would be of interest to any scholars or publics interested in the four core cases of analysis. I found the book compelling, beautifully written, and convincing.\" -- Catherine Corrigall-Brown * Social Forces *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part I: Theorizing Mobilization\u003cbr\u003e 1. What We Know about Mobilization, and What We Need To\u003cbr\u003e 2. Affinity-Convergence Theory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part II: The Egyptian Revolution, 2011\u003cbr\u003e 3. Egypt on the Eve of Revolution\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Anatomy of a Revolutionary Moment\u003cbr\u003e 5. The Fall and Fall of Revolutionary Egypt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part III: Occupy Wall Street\u003cbr\u003e 6. Globalizing the Revolution\u003cbr\u003e 7. Enter the Occupiers\u003cbr\u003e 8. The End of the Extraordinary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part IV: The Black Lives Uprising, 2020\u003cbr\u003e 9. From Tragedy to Uprising\u003cbr\u003e 10. 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Dum provides an unusual glimpse of a unique population living in a difficult and hazardous place-a nuanced and important work. -- Terry Williams, author of The Con Men: Hustling in New York City Living in a poverty motel that houses the most marginalized and scrutinized populations in the United States, Dum documents the lived drama of managed stigma, the eruptive proclivities of a caring fragile community of 'social refugees,' the tragedy of public indifference, and the humanity of capitalism's newly rendered 'huddled masses.' It is a story that can only be told through immersive ethnography. -- Timothy Black, author of When a Heart Turns Rock Solid: The Lives of Three Puerto Rican Brothers On and Off the Streets It is not often, after forty years in the field, that I actually get excited by a new scholar's tone-that I find it so fascinating, so rich, so theoretically and analytically thick, that I go agog over it. 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