{"title":"Imogen Tyler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImogen Tyler\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the complexities of social identity and exclusion through a sharp, insightful lens. Her work delves into themes of stigma and marginalisation, offering readers a profound understanding of the societal forces that shape individual and collective experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Tyler’s books combine rigorous academic research with accessible language, making them essential reading for anyone interested in social theory, cultural studies, and the dynamics of power in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stigma-by-imogen-tyler-9781350379275","title":"Stigma","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStigma\u003c\/em\u003e is a corrosive social force by which individuals and communities throughout history have been systematically dehumanised, scapegoated, and oppressed. From the literal stigmatizing (tattooing) of criminals in ancient Greece, to modern-day discrimination against Muslims, refugees, and the 'undeserving poor', stigma has long been a means of securing the interests of powerful elites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this radical reconceptualisation, Tyler precisely and passionately outlines the political function of stigma as an instrument of state coercion. Through an original social and economic reframing of the history of stigma, Tyler reveals stigma as a political practice, illuminating previously forgotten histories of resistance against stigmatisation. She boldly argues that these histories provide invaluable insights for understanding the rise of authoritarian forms of government today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598598062316,"sku":"9781350379275","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350379275-stigma.jpg?v=1777968121"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/imogen-tyler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}