{"title":"Tim Newburn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Newburn\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into social dynamics and historical events, weaving detailed analysis with accessible language. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eReading Riots\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complexities of societal unrest and public behaviour, making challenging subjects approachable for both students and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in education and reference will find Newburn’s texts grounded in thorough research while remaining engaging and thought-provoking. His contributions shed light on the forces shaping communities and the interplay between culture, conflict, and change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reading-riots-by-tim-newburn-9781509571215","title":"Reading Riots","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiots and rioting are exceptional though not unusual social phenomena. Despite occurring irregularly, they are sufficiently common to be matters about which most of us have some knowledge. They have been the subject of considerable and extended scrutiny for more than a century, with sociologists, psychologists and historians at the forefront of scholarly inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTim Newburn's international and comparative study offers a close analysis of protest, social movements and the violence connected with them. The book examines riots across the world, ranging from those in America—from the sixties to the recent post-George Floyd uprisings—to those in Europe and the Middle East (during the so-called 'Arab Spring'), as well as Hong Kong's Umbrella movement. \u003cem\u003eReading Riots\u003c\/em\u003e questions why such violence occurs, uncovers what happens during riots and takes an extensive look at the legacy of such disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book will be of great value to those interested in riots and protest, the policing of such disorder and its consequences, as well as social movements and protest violence in recent times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038428115180,"sku":"9781509571215","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509571215-reading-riots.jpg?v=1785392847"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tim-newburn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}