{"title":"Laura R. Barraclough","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eLaura R. Barraclough\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author whose writings offer a unique perspective on urban landscapes, with a particular focus on how cultural, historical, and political dynamics shape the cities we inhabit. As an avid explorer and insightful academic, Barraclough brings cities to life, revealing layers that often go unnoticed by the casual observer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eA People's Guide to Los Angeles\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of her most acclaimed works, Barraclough invites readers on an enlightening journey through the City of Angels. Co-authored with Laura Pulido and Wendy Cheng, this travel guide is unlike any other, providing a grassroots view of Los Angeles that highlights significant sites of social activism and resistance. This unconventional travel guide serves not only as an insightful companion for those exploring the city but also as a testament to the power of place and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned traveller seeking a deeper understanding of urban environments or someone interested in the complex narratives woven into the fabric of our cities, Laura R. Barraclough's books are an indispensable resource. Dive into her world and discover the stories that make each city not just a destination, but a protagonist in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-peoples-guide-to-los-angeles-by-wendy-cheng-9780520270817","title":"A People's Guide to Los Angeles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA People's Guide to Los Angeles\u003c\/em\u003e offers an assortment of eye-opening alternatives to L.A.'s usual tourist destinations. It documents 115 little-known sites in the City of Angels where struggles related to race, class, gender, and sexuality have occurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors introduce us to people and events usually ignored by mainstream media and, in the process, create a fresh history of Los Angeles. Roughly dividing the city into six regions—North Los Angeles, the Eastside and San Gabriel Valley, South Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Harbour, the Westside, and the San Fernando Valley—this illuminating guide shows how power operates in the shaping of places, and how it remains embedded in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072126566636,"sku":"9780520270817","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/235e99134a549c8f3984f5b475126dd7.jpg?v=1765188032"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/laura-r-barraclough.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}