{"title":"Harry Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarry Cross delves into pivotal moments of social and political change, offering readers thoughtful explorations of revolutions and their aftermath. His works provide a detailed and nuanced perspective, perfect for those interested in understanding the forces that reshape societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Cross’s books combine rigorous analysis with accessible language, making complex historical and social concepts engaging and clear. His writing appeals to readers seeking depth and clarity in educational resources.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"undoing-a-revolution-by-harry-cross-9781805263050","title":"Undoing a Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReveals how international finance has kept its grip in post-independence Sudan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, a people's revolution ended the thirty-year reign of Sudan's military president Umar al-Bashir. A transitional government took power, led by esteemed international economist Abdalla Hamdok, promising a return to civilian rule. However, Sudan's new government quickly imposed a shock therapy programme of cuts, privatisations, and devaluation, following the diktat of foreign lenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, as Sudan grew poorer, the army seized on popular discontent to launch a coup, burying hopes for a democratic transition. Why did Sudan's first civilian government in more than a quarter-century bend to the will of creditors at this crucial moment in the country's history? The answer lies in an unwieldy and unpayable debt burden that has long constricted Sudanese politics and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUndoing a Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e narrates the history of sovereign debt in Sudan from independence to the present, revealing the innovative policies adopted by Sudanese governments to manage their place in the global economy. It also shows how external actors have leveraged the power of debt to impose their will and wreak havoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Sudan embroiled in civil war since 2023, Harry Cross explores the political implications of sovereign debt for states and societies across Africa, and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537423253740,"sku":"9781805263050","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e586f107f72ae6e1e1c4a271fe861004.jpg?v=1776901299"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/harry-cross.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}