{"title":"Joel Whitney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of Joel Whitney, an author known for his deep dives into \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. Whitney's writing is a compelling blend of rigorous research and captivating storytelling, offering readers a nuanced understanding of complex global issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is \u003cstrong\u003eFlights\u003c\/strong\u003e, a provocative exploration that delves into the intricate dynamics of power and influence. Through his work, Whitney sheds light on how these forces shape the contemporary political landscape, providing readers with a thoughtful analysis that encourages reflection on current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoel Whitney's books are ideal for those who seek to engage with the world more critically and are curious about the forces that underpin our daily news cycles. His writings not only educate but also inspire readers to question and understand the larger narratives at play in global politics. Browse through this collection to find inspiration, knowledge, and a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flights-by-joel-whitney-9781682194317","title":"Flights","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold through the lives of the American Century's most talented and stubborn dissidents, \u003cem\u003eFlights\u003c\/em\u003e is the archetypal hero's journey of a group of progressives whose struggle for truth, and for freedom from persecution, sent them into exile, both literal and metaphorical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWanted for a crime she did not commit, Professor Angela Davis went on the run in 1970, describing the struggle against panic in her nightly safehouse transfers: 'Living as a fugitive means resisting hysteria, distinguishing between the creations of a frightened imagination and the real signs that the enemy is near'. In her quest 'to elude him, outsmart him', she recalled, 'Thousands of my ancestors had waited, as I had…for nightfall to cover their steps…'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavis is just one of a rich array of refugees portrayed here by Joel Whitney, all forced to flee homes and\/or friends because of their progressive stance. In these pages are compelling profiles of Seymour Hersh, Lorraine Hansberry, Graham Greene, Paul Robeson, Gabriel García Márquez, George \u0026amp; Mary Oppen, Frances Stonor Saunders, Malcolm X, Octavio Paz, Diego Rivera, Angela Davis, Leonard Peltier, N. Scott Momaday, Miguel Ángel Asturias, Guatemalan guerrilla fighter Everardo and his American wife Jennifer Harbury, Nobel Peace laureate Rigoberta Menchú, deposed Honduran President Manuel 'Mel' Zelaya, and murdered Lenca environmentalist Berta Cáceres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once a group portrait of these geniuses of creative escape, \u003cem\u003eFlights\u003c\/em\u003e is also a prehistory (and indictment) of American mass surveillance, culminating in Edward Snowden's revelations, of torture, culminating in Abu Ghraib, of censorship, culminating in the incarceration of journalist Julian Assange, of fascism, culminating in January 6, and of political murder, culminating in the Bush-Obama-Trump air assassination programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849132167404,"sku":"9781682194317","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25732233482786.jpg?v=1759020597"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joel-whitney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}