{"title":"Joe Collins","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoe Collins crafts insightful works that delve into complex topics with clarity and precision, making challenging subjects accessible to a broad audience. His books often explore themes related to property and housing, providing valuable perspectives for readers interested in these areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Collins’s titles offer thoughtful analysis and practical knowledge, ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of economic and social issues surrounding rent and tenancy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rent-by-joe-collins-9781509539062","title":"Rent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem of rent is at the root of vital social concerns in the twenty-first century, ranging from the climate emergency and spiralling economic inequality to the repercussions of global economic crises. But while many of us may be familiar with rent (especially paying it), how should we really understand it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining both concrete contexts and complex concepts, in this book, Joe Collins provides a comprehensive but concise survey of the theories and debates over rent and rentier capitalism. He examines global gentrification from São Paolo to Dublin, the tyranny of technology from Taipei to San Francisco, and the excesses of extractivism from Sekondi to Karratha. In doing so, he reveals how rent is fundamental to the current dominant form of capitalist social organization across the globe and how we can prevent the next generation from seeing our societies rent asunder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for students and scholars alike, this groundbreaking book will be of interest to anyone working on capitalism, property, political economy, economic sociology, and contemporary politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432150843628,"sku":"9781509539062","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509539062.jpg?v=1774556803"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joe-collins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}