{"title":"S. Harris Ali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS. Harris Ali\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into contemporary challenges and transformations, with works that delve into the complex relationship between urban environments and societal change. Their writing is thoughtful and timely, encouraging readers to critically engage with the dynamics shaping our cities and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a blend of incisive analysis and compelling narrative that illuminates how global phenomena impact urban life. These books appeal to those interested in urban studies, social theory, and the evolving cultural landscapes of modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pandemic-urbanism-by-creighton-connolly-9781509549849","title":"Pandemic Urbanism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerging infectious disease outbreaks have transformed the very nature of urban life worldwide, even as the extent and experience of pandemics are shaped by the planetary urban condition. \u003ci\u003ePandemic Urbanism\u003c\/i\u003e critically investigates these relationships in a world faced with its first pandemic on a majority urban planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors reveal the social and historical context of recent infectious disease events and how they have variously transformed the urban fabric. They highlight the important role played by socio-ecological processes associated with the global urban periphery – suburban or post-suburban zones and hinterland areas of “extended” urbanization – changing mobility patterns, and new forms of urban governance and pandemic response. The book develops novel insights for post-pandemic urban governance and planning grounded in the quest for social and spatial justice. In doing so, it reveals a paradox at the heart of pandemic urbanism: urban life enables contagion to spread easily, yet at the same time offers unique possibilities to contain and respond to disease outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMultidisciplinary in approach and written by experts in the field, this book is an invaluable primer on the origins, pathways, and management of infectious disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426970616044,"sku":"9781509549849","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509549849.jpg?v=1774767770"},{"product_id":"pandemic-urbanism-by-creighton-connolly-9781509549832","title":"Pandemic Urbanism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerging infectious disease outbreaks have transformed the very nature of urban life worldwide, even as the extent and experience of pandemics are shaped by the planetary urban condition. \u003cem\u003ePandemic Urbanism\u003c\/em\u003e critically investigates these relationships in a world faced with its first pandemic on a majority urban planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors reveal the social and historical context of recent infectious disease events and how they have variously transformed the urban fabric. They highlight the important role played by socio-ecological processes associated with the global urban periphery—suburban or post-suburban zones and hinterland areas of \"extended\" urbanisation—changing mobility patterns, and new forms of urban governance and pandemic response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book develops novel insights for post-pandemic urban governance and planning, grounded in the quest for social and spatial justice. In doing so, it reveals a paradox at the heart of pandemic urbanism: urban life enables contagion to spread easily, yet at the same time offers unique possibilities to contain and respond to disease outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMultidisciplinary in approach and written by experts in the field, this book is an invaluable primer on the origins, pathways, and management of infectious diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461233328364,"sku":"9781509549832","price":131.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509549832-pandemic-urbanism.jpg?v=1774962926"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/s-harris-ali.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}