{"title":"Series: Democratic Futures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemocratic Futures\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers on a journey through imaginative landscapes and thought-provoking narratives that explore the complexities of society, identity, and innovation. Spanning genres from speculative fiction to insightful works on leadership and self-management, this collection challenges conventional perspectives and sparks curiosity about the possibilities of tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether delving into fantastical realms or reflecting on real-world dynamics, these titles blend creativity with a keen understanding of human nature and culture. Expect a rich tapestry of stories and ideas that inspire reflection on the future of democracy, personal growth, and the arts in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"can-democracy-safeguard-the-future-by-graham-smith-9781509539253","title":"Can Democracy Safeguard the Future?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur democracies repeatedly fail to safeguard the future. From pensions to pandemics, health and social care through to climate, biodiversity and emerging technologies, democracies have been unable to deliver robust policies for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, \u003cem\u003eGraham Smith\u003c\/em\u003e asks why. Exploring the drivers of short-termism, he considers ways of reshaping legislatures and constitutions and proposes strengthening independent offices whose overarching goals do not change at every election. More radically, Smith argues that forms of participatory and deliberative politics offer the most effective democratic response to the current political myopia, as well as a powerful means of protecting the interests of generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423907561708,"sku":"9781509539253","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509539253.jpg?v=1774769679"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-democratic-futures.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}