{"title":"Ross Barkan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cstrong\u003eRoss Barkan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned voice in the realm of politics and current affairs. As an insightful journalist and author, Barkan delves into the intricate dynamics of power and influence, shedding light on complex political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fascinating book \u003cem\u003eCuomo\u003c\/em\u003e, Barkan offers a detailed examination of New York's former governor, Andrew Cuomo, exploring his political strategies and impact on the state. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate machinations behind political leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eFascism or Genocide\u003c\/em\u003e, Barkan takes a bold stance, scrutinising the socio-political conditions that could drive a society towards tyranny or violence. His critical analysis provides valuable insights into the delicate balance between democracy and authoritarianism, making it an essential addition to any political enthusiast's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Barkan's ability to weave together narrative and analysis, as he delivers an engrossing tale that reflects the realities of political manoeuvring in modern contexts. It is a compelling read for anyone intrigued by the interplay of ambition, power, and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Ross Barkan's thought-provoking works and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary political issues through his engaging and meticulously researched narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-prince-by-ross-barkan-9781682194102","title":"The Prince","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGovernor Andrew Cuomo, scion of Mario Cuomo, is today as famous as his father, also a governor of New York State for three terms. Like Robert Moses, he is one of New York's great and infamous power brokers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough initially lavishly celebrated for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, not least by himself, it is now apparent that Cuomo's management of the crisis was a juddering and fatal failure. Thousands died because, ignoring the advice of experts, he shut down too late and returned still sick patients to nursing homes. The crisis was intensified by his previous commitment to austerity, which saw the slashing of funding to hospitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA vital riposte to Cuomo's recently published book about the pandemic, now increasingly derided as self-serving and deceitful, \u003cem\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/em\u003e is a searing indictment of Cuomo's handling of coronavirus and his time overall in the highest office of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850366046444,"sku":"9781682194102","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25730083482786.jpg?v=1759084633"},{"product_id":"cuomo-by-ross-barkan-9781682194423","title":"Cuomo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs Andrew Cuomo storms back into the spotlight, this sharp political takedown exposes the machinery behind his return—and what it says about power, memory, and the state of New York politics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Cuomo was supposed to be finished. After resigning in disgrace—accused by at least 11 women of sexual harassment and facing near-certain impeachment—New York's three-term governor vanished from public view. Now, in 2025, he's back. Cuomo is leading the polls in the New York City mayoral race, poised to reclaim power and write his own second act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/em\u003e unpacks Cuomo's long, bruising reign as governor and the forces that have enabled his climb back toward the spotlight. Barkan traces how Cuomo, once hailed as a pandemic hero, presided over a staggering public health failure—manipulating data, sending infected patients back into nursing homes, and pocketing a $5 million book deal for his self-mythologizing memoir. \u003ci\u003eCuomo: Return of the Dark Prince\u003c\/i\u003e is a portrait of a man who refuses to go away—and a city that might just let him back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362550202604,"sku":"9781682194423","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25733293482786.jpg?v=1772890968"},{"product_id":"fascism-or-genocide-by-ross-barkan-9781804299388","title":"Fascism or Genocide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFascism or Genocide\u003c\/em\u003e is New York Times Magazine writer Ross Barkan’s sweeping report on the 2024 US election and the decade of political upheaval that led up to it. From the primary season that set up Biden and Trump to face off for the second time, to the dramatic replacement of Biden by Harris, to Trump's total victory, Barkan tells a riveting story of epochal political disenchantment and chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spectre of two elderly men waging a retread campaign has alienated large swathes of the electorate. During the Democratic primary season, more than half a million Americans across the country cast votes for “Uncommitted” ballot options to send the Democrats a message about the urgent need to end the killing in Gaza. These voters contrast with the sentiments of mainstream liberals, who believe Trump poses an existential threat to democracy and that the Democrats must be saved despite their failure to respond to vast swathes of the electorate's demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet millions of Democratic voters stayed home and sat the election out. As the director of an influential Palestinian advocacy group told Barkan, “It’s a choice between genocide or fascism.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362568225004,"sku":"9781804299388","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11008183482830.jpg?v=1772893838"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ross-barkan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}