{"title":"Lian Sinclair","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks by \u003cstrong\u003eLian Sinclair\u003c\/strong\u003e invite readers into thoughtful explorations of social and political themes, often challenging established norms and encouraging critical engagement. Themes such as \u003cem\u003eresistance\u003c\/em\u003e and societal dynamics are woven through her works, making them essential for those interested in transformative ideas within education and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a careful balance of insight and accessibility, Sinclair's writing offers a compelling lens through which to examine complex issues, inspiring readers to question and reflect on the structures that shape our world. Her collection is well suited for anyone seeking intellectual depth and meaningful discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"undermining-resistance-by-lian-sinclair-9781526173331","title":"Undermining Resistance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do multinational mining corporations use participation to undermine resistance? Do the struggles of local communities, activists, and NGOs matter on a global scale? Why are there so many different global standards in mining?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUndermining Resistance\u003c\/em\u003e develops a new critical political economy approach to studying extractive accumulation. It draws on three detailed Indonesian cases to explain how participatory mechanisms continuously reshape and are reshaped by community-corporate conflict. Findings highlight the feedback between local social relations, conflict, transnational activism, crises of legitimacy, and global governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author argues that corporate social responsibility, community development, 'gender-mainstreaming,' and environmental monitoring are neither simple outcomes of corporate ethics nor mere greenwashing strategies. Rather, participation is a mechanism to undermine resistance and create social relations amenable to extractive accumulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471870869740,"sku":"9781526173331","price":230.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526173331-undermining-resistance.jpg?v=1775261646"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lian-sinclair.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}