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Discover a profound exploration of societal structures with this brand new B-format paperback, published in 2023 by Quercus Books. Dr. Jack Davy's captivating book offers an eye-opening examination of how various forms of power — be it colonial, patriarchal, or educational — sustain oppression at the expense of marginalized communities. Through compelling narratives, such as the tragic events of the 1950s Mau Mau uprising in Kenya, the systematic repression of women post-1979 Iran, and the undeniable correlation between privilege and prime ministerial power in the UK, Davy reveals the intricate mechanisms that enable and uphold inequality. This essential read is not just a critique; it’s a call to action, emphasizing the need for societal change and justice. Perfect for activists, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the roots of oppression, this work is both sharp and insightful, making complex ideas accessible. Shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don’t miss your chance to delve into this important work that sheds light on how power dynamics affect us all. ISBN: 9781529413953.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529413953
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Quercus Books
Description:
'You could not ask for a more eloquent guide than this book. Essential' Sathnam Sanghera
An eye-opening book about how societies are designed to support those in power, at the expense of those without it.
COLONIAL POWER
In the 1950s, over 10,000 Kenyans were killed by the British during the Mau Mau uprising against a government determined to install a sympathetic post-independence regime and continue to exploit the resources of its former colonies.
PATRIARCHAL POWER
After the Iranian revolution in 1979, the Islamic Republic systematically removed freedoms from women, relegating them to second-class citizens in the name of religious teachings.
EDUCATIONAL POWER
There have been fifty-seven prime ministers of the United Kingdom, of whom forty-three have been privately educated, creating a society built by and for the privileged.
These are just some of the stories through which Dr Jack Davy illustrates the key factors that allow societies to create and sustain oppressive systems. Some are historical. Others have played out right before our eyes over the last decade. All are rooted in the systems in which we all participate. Read this book, and take action.
'Sharp and insightful. Jack Davy makes complex ideas accessible in this powerful book about the roots of inequality' Caroline Dodds Pennock, author of On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe
'A deeply humane book with true hope in its message' Ray Mattinson, Blackwells
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529413953
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Quercus Books
Description:
'You could not ask for a more eloquent guide than this book. Essential' Sathnam Sanghera
An eye-opening book about how societies are designed to support those in power, at the expense of those without it.
COLONIAL POWER
In the 1950s, over 10,000 Kenyans were killed by the British during the Mau Mau uprising against a government determined to install a sympathetic post-independence regime and continue to exploit the resources of its former colonies.
PATRIARCHAL POWER
After the Iranian revolution in 1979, the Islamic Republic systematically removed freedoms from women, relegating them to second-class citizens in the name of religious teachings.
EDUCATIONAL POWER
There have been fifty-seven prime ministers of the United Kingdom, of whom forty-three have been privately educated, creating a society built by and for the privileged.
These are just some of the stories through which Dr Jack Davy illustrates the key factors that allow societies to create and sustain oppressive systems. Some are historical. Others have played out right before our eyes over the last decade. All are rooted in the systems in which we all participate. Read this book, and take action.
'Sharp and insightful. Jack Davy makes complex ideas accessible in this powerful book about the roots of inequality' Caroline Dodds Pennock, author of On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe
'A deeply humane book with true hope in its message' Ray Mattinson, Blackwells