{"title":"Ross Beveridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Ross Beveridge, a distinguished author renowned for his expertise in urban studies and political science. With a keen focus on how urban environments shape political landscapes, Beveridge's writings delve into the intersections between city life and democratic ideals. His collection, including notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eHow Cities Can Transform Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of the potential for urban spaces to foster more participatory and inclusive forms of governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeveridge's books are an essential read for anyone interested in politics and current affairs, particularly those curious about the evolving role cities play in societal developments. His work provides a blend of theoretical insights and practical examples, making it accessible yet deeply informative for readers ranging from students to seasoned experts in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Ross Beveridge's comprehensive analyses and gain a deeper understanding of how urban dynamics influence political processes, enabling you to appreciate the transformative power of cities in shaping democratic societies.\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\/ross-beveridge.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}