{"title":"Christopher Ojeda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Ojeda\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the complexities of modern society through incisive political commentary and thought-provoking narratives. His works challenge conventional perspectives, exploring the tensions between individual experience and broader social structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of sharp analysis and poignant storytelling that illuminate pressing issues within contemporary politics and current affairs. \u003cem\u003eThe Sad Citizen\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Ojeda’s ability to provoke reflection on civic responsibility and identity in turbulent times.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sad-citizen-by-christopher-ojeda-9780226840765","title":"The Sad Citizen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor many citizens, politics is depressing. How has this come to be the norm? And, how is it influencing democracy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom rising polarisation to climate change, today's politics are leaving many Western democracies in the throes of malaise. While anger, anxiety, and fear are loud emotions that powerfully activate voters, depression is quiet, demobilising, and less visible as a result. Yet its pervasiveness is cause for concern: after all, democracy should empower citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Sad Citizen\u003c\/em\u003e, Christopher Ojeda draws on wide-ranging data from the United States and beyond to explain how politics is depressing, why this matters, and what we can do about it. Integrating insights from political science, sociology, psychology, and other fields, \u003cem\u003eThe Sad Citizen\u003c\/em\u003e exposes the unhappy underbelly of contemporary politics and offers fresh ideas to strengthen democracy and help citizens cope with the stress of politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603270975724,"sku":"9780226840765","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226840765-the-sad-citizen.jpg?v=1778059399"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christopher-ojeda.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}