{"title":"William Neuman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Neuman\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the complexities of contemporary political landscapes. His works delve into the unexpected twists and unfolding crises that shape current affairs, providing readers with sharp analysis and thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail, Neuman reveals the intricate dynamics underpinning geopolitical events and societal shifts. Readers can expect compelling accounts that illuminate the challenges and contradictions of our time, making his books essential for those interested in politics and global issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"things-are-never-so-bad-that-they-cant-get-worse-by-william-neuman-9781250473745","title":"Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenezuela has been mired in crisis for over a decade—characterised by economic collapse, political polarisation, mass emigration, and widespread hardship—even as the country sits atop some of the world's largest oil reserves. In \u003cem\u003eThings Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse\u003c\/em\u003e, William Neuman provides a vivid, granular chronicle of that descent. Drawing on his experience as The New York Times Andes Region Bureau Chief and years of reporting from Caracas, Neuman explores the interplay of charismatic populism, economic mismanagement, corruption, and the international forces that have shaped Venezuela's fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book traces how once-abundant oil wealth became a source of distortion rather than development, how political power concentrated around Hugo Chávez and later Nicolás Maduro, and how everyday Venezuelans endured rolling blackouts, hyperinflation, shortages of food and medicine, and threats to personal safety. Neuman blends history, journalism, and personal narrative into a clear-eyed account of how a petro-rich nation imploded, displacing millions and disrupting the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of Best Books of the Year from Foreign Affairs, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Overseas Press Club of America, the book's historical context provides readers with indispensable insight into how decades of policy choices, institutional breakdown, and external pressures set the stage for the crises of today. Rather than offering simple answers, \u003cem\u003eThings Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse\u003c\/em\u003e equips readers with the historical grounding needed to understand both Venezuela's past and the complexities shaping its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598847541484,"sku":"9781250473745","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250473745-things-are-never-so-bad-that-they-can-t-get-worse-1.jpg?v=1790725238"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-neuman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}