{"title":"Robert O. Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert O. Smith offers insightful explorations into the complexities of politics and society, blending rigorous analysis with compelling narrative. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eHarmony and Harassment\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the tensions that shape contemporary public life, inviting readers to consider diverse perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of Smith’s books can expect thought-provoking discussions that challenge conventional views and examine the intricate dynamics of power, culture, and social change. His writing is both accessible and deeply engaging, making complex political issues resonate beyond the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"harmony-and-harassment-by-robert-o-smith-9780520402515","title":"Harmony and Harassment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarmony and Harassment\u003c\/em\u003e traces the headwaters of critical race theory (CRT) to the rural community of Harmony, Mississippi, at the height of the 1960s US civil rights movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Aja Y. Martinez and Robert O. Smith explore these headwaters, readers meet key community leaders like Behonor McDonald, Winson Hudson, and Dovie Hudson. These Black women's activism for civil rights, voting rights, and educational access transformed their community while also providing the foundations for Derrick Bell's legal theories, Alice Walker's womanist concept, and the enduring educational program now known as Head Start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on extensive archival research and a web of deeply human relationships, Martinez and Smith argue for renewed appreciation of the centrality of counterstories to CRT itself. \u003cem\u003eHarmony and Harassment\u003c\/em\u003e shows how CRT developed from the ground up; from this foundation, its insights continue to hold great potential for strengthening education, legal studies, and the humanities and social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038293602540,"sku":"9780520402515","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520402515-harmony-and-harassment.jpg?v=1785391791"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-o-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}