{"title":"Anthea Lawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthea Lawson offers incisive explorations of contemporary political and social challenges, combining sharp analysis with a distinctive narrative voice. Her work often interrogates the systems and ideas shaping our world, encouraging readers to question accepted truths and engage critically with current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful, thought-provoking writing that blends political insight with accessible prose. Lawson's books invite reflection on how individuals and societies navigate the complexities of modern life, making her a compelling voice within the realm of \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-not-to-save-the-world-by-anthea-lawson-9781836431756","title":"How Not to Save the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world burns, wars are claiming thousands of innocent lives and governments do nothing, activism offers the antidote to our growing sense of hopelessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut then why does it sometimes feel like direct action is hindering rather than helping? Shouldn’t people be addressing the climate catastrophe head-on, rather than gluing themselves to trains at rush hour or throwing soup at paintings?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthea Lawson has been an activist for over two decades, campaigning for an international ban on cluster bombs and guerilla gardening in Parliament Square. This book will not tell you how to start a petition, devise a campaign plan or avoid getting arrested at a protest. What it will do is teach you how to improve the world… without alienating the very people you need to convince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToo often activists fall into old traps – setting impossible purity tests, forgetting the cultural baggage we bring with us, ignoring diverse perspectives – undermining their cause. Practical, candid and hopeful, \u003cem\u003eHow Not to Save the World\u003c\/em\u003e puts forward a compelling ‘what not to do’ for direct action. Because, when we understand why activism fails, it allows us to campaign more effectively – and maybe save the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48021990080748,"sku":"9781836431756","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anthea-lawson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}