{"title":"Violaine Roussel","description":"\u003cp\u003eViolaine Roussel's work offers a sharp and insightful exploration of political expression and social movements. Her writing delves into the nuances of dissent, capturing the voices and mechanisms that shape contemporary democratic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis and critical perspectives on the intersections of power, protest, and public discourse. Roussel's books engage deeply with the dynamics of political change and the complexities of civic activism.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"voicing-dissent-by-violaine-roussel-9780415800587","title":"Voicing Dissent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVoicing Dissent\u003c\/em\u003e presents a unique and original series of interviews with American artists, including Guerrilla Girls on Tour, Tony Shalhoub, Shepard Fairey, Sean Astin, and many others, who have voiced their opposition to the war in Iraq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Pierre Bourdieu's example, these discussions are approached sociologically and provide a thorough analysis of the relationships between arts and politics, as well as the limits and conditions of political speech and action. These painters and graphic artists, musicians, actors, playwrights, theatre directors, and filmmakers reveal their perceptions of politics, war, security and terrorism issues, the Middle East, their experiences with activism, as well as their definition of the artist's role and their practice of citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing the crucial questions for contemporary democracies—such as artists' function in society, the crisis of political legitimacy and representation, the rise of new modes of contestation, and the limits to free public speech—this book will be of interest to scholars in sociology, politics, and the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608246403308,"sku":"9780415800587","price":224.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415800587-voicing-dissent.jpg?v=1778192945"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/violaine-roussel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}