{"title":"Iain McIntyre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIain McIntyre\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of environmental and cultural themes, weaving rich narratives around activism and community resistance. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eEnvironmental Blockades\u003c\/em\u003e, provide thoughtful insights into grassroots movements and the power of collective action in defending nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending meticulous research with an engaging style, McIntyre’s books invite readers to reflect on the intersections between science, nature, and the arts. Through his writing, audiences are encouraged to understand how cultural expression can inspire social change and environmental awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mr-block-by-ernest-riebe-9798887440019","title":"Mr. Block","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the Golden Age of comic books, there was \u003cem\u003eMr. Block\u003c\/em\u003e: a bumbling, boss-loving, anti-union blockhead, brought to life over a hundred years ago by subversive cartoonist Ernest Riebe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated labour activist and member of the Industrial Workers of the World, Riebe dreamed up his iconic, union-hating anti-hero to satirize conservative workers' faith in the capitalist system that exploits them. This wickedly funny anthology of Riebe's writings and comics is a treasure trove of radical 20th-century art and an essential addition to the bookshelves of comics lovers, historians, and labour activists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs income inequality skyrockets and the collective power of the working class is undermined, the lessons from \u003cem\u003eMr. Block\u003c\/em\u003e's misadventures and misbeliefs are as relevant today as ever. Building the new world from the ashes of the old demands many tools—and laughter will always be one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471242674412,"sku":"9798887440019","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798887440019-mr-block.jpg?v=1775236263"},{"product_id":"environmental-blockades-by-iain-mcintyre-9780367480547","title":"Environmental Blockades","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1970s, environmental blockades disrupting the exploitation and destruction of forests, rivers, and other biodiverse places have been one of the most attention-grabbing and contentious forms of political action. \u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Blockades\u003c\/i\u003e explores when, where, and why environmental blockading and its associated tactics first arose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author examines a broad range of questions, including: How did tactics and practices first developed and popularised during environmental blockades come to feature regularly in animal rights, peace, refugee, and other campaigns? What are blockaders hoping to achieve? How have such blockades and tactics shaped government policy, the culture of modern politics, and popular understandings of ecology, colonialism, and activism?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers the first comprehensive history and analysis of environmental blockading in three key countries: Australia, the United States, and Canada. As the first places to experience sustained protest cycles which fully established, promoted, and developed the environmental blockading repertoire as an ongoing strategic option for movements nationally and internationally, these campaigns were central in creating a new approach to conservation issues. They also played a leading role in making obstructive direct action a regular part of political campaigning, as seen in the form of the Extinction Rebellion (XR), alter-globalisation, climate justice, and other movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Blockades\u003c\/i\u003e draws on rigorous archival research including sources ranging from personal diaries, campaign minutes, and video footage through to police reports and newspaper articles, as well as interviews with more than 30 protest leaders and campaigners. It will be of great interest to students and scholars in the fields of sociology, political science, history, green criminology, and interdisciplinary environmental studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605644132588,"sku":"9780367480547","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367480547-environmental-blockades.jpg?v=1778137168"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/iain-mcintyre.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}