{"title":"Darrell M. West","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarrell M. West explores the intersection of technology and society with a sharp focus on political and social implications. His works offer insightful analysis on how digital innovation shapes governance, policy, and public life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking discussions on contemporary issues, blending engineering expertise with a keen understanding of current affairs. Titles like \u003cem\u003eClaiming the Cosmos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLies that Kill\u003c\/em\u003e illustrate his commitment to unpacking complex challenges in an accessible and engaging way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lies-that-kill-by-elaine-kamarck-9780815740728","title":"Lies that Kill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Writing in a clear and comprehensive writing style, [the authors] show how the U.S. political, social, and economic environments make disinformation believable to large numbers of people and difficult to stop or prevent.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e- Library Journal, Starred Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Everyone, whether they work in the public sector or are private citizens, will find this book invaluable.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e- Booklist, Starred Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisinformation, made possible by rapid advances in cheap, digital technology and promoted by organised networks, thrives in the toxic political environment that exists within the United States and around the world. In \u003ci\u003eLies that Kill\u003c\/i\u003e, two noted experts take readers inside the world of disinformation campaigns to show concerned citizens how to recognise disinformation, understand it, and protect themselves and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing case studies of elections, climate change, public health, race, war, and governance, Elaine Kamarck and Darrell West demonstrate in plain language how our political, social, and economic environment makes disinformation believable to large numbers of people. Kamarck and West argue that we are not doomed to live in an apocalyptic, post-truth world but instead can take actions consistent with long-held free speech values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCitizen education can go a long way towards making us more discerning consumers of online materials. We can reduce disinformation risks through digital literacy programmes, regulation, legislation, and negotiation with other countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849495400684,"sku":"9780815740728","price":55.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11619663482478.jpg?v=1759047164"},{"product_id":"claiming-the-cosmos-by-darrell-m-west-9780815749967","title":"Claiming the Cosmos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the new space race, with multiple countries and competing interests deciding who gets to claim victory over the cosmos, it's time to analyse the legal, policy, and regulatory aspects of space endeavours, define the role of private corporations in exploration, and determine how to handle space tourism, mining, and settlements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe expansion of space exploration raises both fundamental and existential questions for humanity. How should scientific advancement take place? What would the discovery of life elsewhere mean for our connected society, geopolitics, and religion? Who decides how these discoveries are funded?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarrell M. West uses a decision-making framework based on collegial governance and expert consultations to shape an international space policy guided by key principles of transparency, collaboration, sustainability, human safety, demilitarisation, and pan-nationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794234802412,"sku":"9780815749967","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780815749967-claiming-the-cosmos-1.jpg?v=1792452398"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/darrell-m-west.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}