{"title":"Daniel E. Agbiboa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel E. Agbiboa\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the dynamic intersections of society, education, and urban life. His works often delve into how education systems influence and are influenced by broader social structures, offering insightful perspectives on contemporary challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses that bridge theory and lived experience, particularly within urban settings. Agbiboa’s writings provide a nuanced understanding of social change, making them valuable for anyone interested in education, sociology, and urban studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"people-as-protection-by-daniel-e-agbiboa-9781512828979","title":"People As Protection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores the complex and underappreciated role of civilian self-defence groups in northeastern Nigeria during the Boko Haram insurgency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople as Protection\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking exploration of the complex and underappreciated role of civilian self-defence groups in northeastern Nigeria during the Boko Haram insurgency, particularly the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Emerging in 2013, the CJTF was a grassroots initiative led by civilian populations, especially youth, to protect their communities from Boko Haram terror and the brutality of military forces. Caught between insurgents and the state, young volunteers patrolled their neighborhoods and risked their lives to prevent attacks while working alongside security forces many considered complicit in civilian harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the deep motivations of these civilians, Daniel E. Agbiboa reveals how young Nigerians, when they chose to protect their communities, were driven by a desperate hope for security, a profound sense of patriotism, and personal courage. He shows how political emotions, such as a desire for recognition, dignity, and belonging, fuelled civilians' willingness to act, even as they grappled with, and sometimes contributed to, the deeply fraught nature of the Nigerian state. These civilians, he argues, remain emotionally tethered to the dream of a safer future, despite systemic betrayals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople as Protection\u003c\/em\u003e further reveals how civilians actively reshape security and governance in conflict zones, often through acts of profound political and emotional significance. Challenging the view of civilians as victims or pawns, and through extensive interviews and ethnographic fieldwork, Agbiboa uncovers the grit, courage, and emotional investments that drive the CJTF's efforts. By foregrounding the roles of patriotism, political emotions, and grassroots values, he brings civilian agency into focus within the boundaries of security, governance, and citizenship in one of the world's most volatile regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934181507308,"sku":"9781512828979","price":159.33,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781512828979-people-as-protection.jpg?v=1783901982"},{"product_id":"urban-lifelines-by-ash-amin-9781509575688","title":"Urban Lifelines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUrban Lifelines\u003c\/i\u003e explores the vulnerabilities that cities face in the wake of the climate crisis, health emergencies, uncontrolled artificial intelligence, escalating warfare, growing authoritarianism, and capitalist profligacy. These threats are particularly acute for unprotected urban populations who encounter a precarious future, as powerful elites attempt to leverage urban assets for their advantage amidst uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the majority of city dwellers, the future seems bleak—a foreclosure on hope, characterised by dispossession and impoverishment. Yet, amidst these challenges, what pathways remain for cities to prevent such a dire outcome for those living in modest neighbourhoods?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the popular practices and knowledges within urban communities, uncovering elements with potential for reparative and curative impacts. In these communities, the engagement with time and adversity involves horizontal relations, place affinities, and restive knowledge—essentially making something out of nothing. These intricate ecologies of urban inhabitation, with their wiles and improvisations, offer a fertile ground for future-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUrban Lifelines\u003c\/i\u003e provides a conceptual framework to capture this threatened yet resilient urbanism, showcasing its manifestation on the streets of Kinshasa, Lagos, Mexico City, and Naples. It outlines an infrastructural and aesthetic politics that highlight its potential, enabling an alternative future to emerge despite urban foreclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038626132204,"sku":"9781509575688","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509575688-urban-lifelines.jpg?v=1785394208"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/daniel-e-agbiboa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}