{"title":"Derek Wall","description":"\u003cp\u003eDerek Wall writes with a clear focus on environmental politics and social change, offering readers insightful explorations into green thought and activism. His works delve into the practical and theoretical aspects of sustainable living and political ecology, providing thoughtful analysis for those interested in shaping a fairer world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining accessible scholarship with passionate advocacy, Wall's books bridge the gap between theory and action. Ideal for readers drawn to \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, his writing encourages a deeper understanding of ecological challenges and the political movements striving to address them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-nonsense-guide-to-green-politics-by-derek-wall-9781906523398","title":"No-Nonsense Guide to Green Politics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate chaos and pollution, deforestation and consumerism: the crisis facing human civilisation is clear enough. But the response of politicians to it has been cowardly and inadequate, while environmental activists have tended to favour single-issue campaigns rather than electoral politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe No-Nonsense Guide to Green Politics\u003c\/i\u003e measures the rising tide of eco-activism and awareness and explains why it heralds a new political era worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDerek Wall\u003c\/b\u003e is a former principal speaker of the British Green Party. He is the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eBabylon and Beyond: The Economics of Anti-Capitalist, Anti-Globalist and Radical Green Movements\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854709870828,"sku":"9781906523398","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2d57e2e820ccab179b52328a85aaf078.jpg?v=1759266035"},{"product_id":"elinor-ostroms-rules-for-radicals-by-derek-wall-9780745399355","title":"Elinor Ostrom's Rules for Radicals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElinor Ostrom's Rules for Radicals\u003c\/em\u003e by Derek Wall explores the life and theories of Elinor Ostrom, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Economics. Her groundbreaking work on the commons has opened the way for non-capitalist economic alternatives, yet many radicals remain unfamiliar with her contributions. This book aims to address that gap, highlighting the indispensability of her work for green politics, left economics, and radical democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften perceived as a conservative or managerial thinker, Ostrom's work is, in fact, invaluable for developing a left political programme in the 21st century. At the core of her theories is the principle of moving 'beyond panaceas'—transforming institutions to widen participation, promote diversity, and favour cooperation over competition. Ostrom frequently challenged the individualist, narrow, and elitist tendencies of academia, advocating for a radical approach to education based on participation. Her research into the sharing of finite resources has radical implications for the Green movement, offering a rubric for functioning collective ownership that is highly relevant for achieving radical social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs activists continue to reject traditional models of centralised power, Ostrom's work becomes ever more vital. It provides a guide to creating economics that exists beyond markets and states, offering a vision for an equitable and sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470512931052,"sku":"9780745399355","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745399355-elinor-ostrom-s-rules-for-radicals.jpg?v=1775220540"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/derek-wall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}