{"title":"Philippe Koch","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Philippe Koch, an insightful author renowned for his profound explorations within the realm of politics and current affairs. With a keen eye on the dynamics of urban life and its influence on democratic processes, Koch invites readers to delve into the intricate relationship between cities and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is the thought-provoking book, \u003cem\u003eHow Cities Can Transform Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e, which is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how urban areas can be a catalyst for societal change. Koch’s writing is not only educational but also highly engaging, offering fresh perspectives on how city life can reshape our democratic frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilippe Koch's books are an invaluable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of contemporary political issues and learn more about the potential for cities to be engines of democratic transformation. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply a curious mind, Koch's works promise to enrich your knowledge and inspire meaningful conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-cities-can-transform-democracy-by-ross-beveridge-9781509545995","title":"How Cities Can Transform Democracy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe live in an urban age. It is well known that urbanisation is changing landscapes, built environments, social infrastructures, and everyday lives across the globe. But urbanisation is also changing the ways we understand and practise politics. What implications does this have for democracy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis incisive book argues that urbanisation undermines the established certainties of nation-state politics and calls for a profound rethinking of democracy. A novel way of seeing democracy like a city is presented, shifting scholarly and activist perspectives from institutions to practices, from jurisdictional scales to spaces of urban collective life, and from fixed communities to emergent political subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a discussion of examples from around the world, the book shows that distinctly urban forms of collective self-rule are already apparent. The authors reclaim the ‘city’ as a democratic idea in a context of urbanisation, seeing it as instrumental to relocating democracy in the everyday lives of urbanites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal and hopeful, \u003ci\u003eHow Cities Can Transform Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e compels the reader to abandon conventional understandings of democracy and embrace new vocabularies and practices of democratic action in the struggles for our urban future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362623373548,"sku":"9781509545995","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12482203482725.jpg?v=1772897993"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philippe-koch.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}