{"title":"Sophie Bond","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Sophie Bond, an author who blends scientific insight with compelling narrative to create thought-provoking works. Specialising in \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Sophie Bond's books invite readers to explore crucial topics that shape our understanding of the environment and its resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout titles, \u003cem\u003eStopping Oil\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricacies of the world's reliance on oil, making a complex subject accessible and engaging. Through meticulous research and a clear narrative, she unravels the challenges and possibilities within our quest for sustainable energy. Her writing not only informs but also inspires action and awareness in addressing one of the planet's most pressing issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will appreciate Bond's ability to simplify complex scientific concepts, making her books ideal for both the curious reader and the seasoned environmental enthusiast. Explore Sophie Bond's collection and embark on an enlightening journey into the heart of environmental science.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stopping-oil-by-sophie-bond-9780522879810","title":"Stopping Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStopping Oil\u003c\/em\u003e dives into the story of how deep-sea oil exploration became politicised in Aotearoa New Zealand, how community groups mobilised against it and the backlash that followed. It is also a story of activists exercising an ethic of care and responsibility, and how that solidarity was masked and silenced by the neoliberal state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Aotearoa New Zealand began to pursue deep-sea oil as part of its development agenda, a powerful climate justice campaign emerged, comprising of a range of autonomous 'Oil Free' groups around the country, NGOs like Greenpeace, and iwi and hapu (Maori tribal groups). As their influence increased, the state employed different tactics to silence them, starting with media representations designed to delegitimise, followed by securitisation and surveillance that controlled their activities, and finally targeted state-sanctioned violence and dehumanisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy highlighting geographies of hope for radical progressive change, the authors focus on the many examples of the campaign where solidarity and political responsibility shone through the repression, leading us towards a brighter future for climate justice across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631995343084,"sku":"9780522879810","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3932643482374.jpg?v=1751990653"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sophie-bond.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}