{"title":"Ling Li","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLing Li\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into contemporary political landscapes, unwrapping complex issues with clarity and depth. Readers can expect a thoughtful examination of the social and political forces that shape our world, presented through compelling narratives and insightful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer works often probe the undercurrents of modern society, challenging assumptions and encouraging critical reflection. For those interested in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, Ling Li's writing provides a nuanced perspective on the dynamics of power and influence in today's global context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scam-by-ling-li-9781804296905","title":"Scam","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuelled by the widespread immiseration caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and facilitated by the boom in cryptocurrencies, online frauds have grown exponentially in recent years. From the infamous ‘pig butchering’ romance scams to sophisticated online extortion ploys, phony crypto schemes, and other investment scams, Southeast Asia has rapidly emerged as a global hub for a host of cybercrime operations targeting individuals all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on years of engagement in the field, \u003cem\u003eScam\u003c\/em\u003e offers an in-depth look into the rise and inner dynamics of the online scam industry, exposing the appalling situation of the individuals who toil in conditions akin to modern slavery in hundreds of ‘scam compounds’ that have mushroomed all over the region. What are the origins of this industry? Who is behind these operations? How do people end up in them? How is their labour organised? How do they manage to get out?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese and other questions are at the centre of this investigation that will bring readers to the core of one of the least-known humanitarian crises of the twenty-first century through the voices of some of its survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243987480812,"sku":"9781804296905","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804296905-scam-1.jpg?v=1787991410"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ling-li.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}