{"title":"Darren Byler","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarren Byler is a distinguished author and scholar whose works delve deep into the complex intersections of politics, society, and ethnicity. Through his insightful narratives, Byler sheds light on the intricate dynamics shaping contemporary global issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eByler's most notable work, \u003cem\u003eIn the Camps\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling exploration of the realities within China's re-education camps, bringing attention to the personal stories and systemic forces affecting Uyghur and Kazakh communities. His meticulous research and empathetic storytelling make his books essential reads for anyone interested in Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eByler’s contributions combine rigorous academic research with accessible storytelling, making them invaluable resources for understanding some of today's pressing human rights concerns. Whether you're a seasoned political analyst or a curious reader seeking to broaden your horizons, Byler's titles provide a thoughtful and enlightening perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-camps-by-darren-byler-9781838955922","title":"In the Camps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn China's vast northwestern region, more than a million and a half Muslims have vanished into internment camps and associated factories. Based on hours of interviews with camp survivors and workers, thousands of government documents, and over a decade of research, Darren Byler, one of the leading experts on Uyghur society, uncovers their plight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevealing a sprawling network of surveillance technology supplied by firms in both China and the West, Byler shows how the country has created an unprecedented system of Orwellian control. A definitive account of one of the world's gravest human rights violations, \u003ci\u003eIn the Camps\u003c\/i\u003e is also a potent warning against the misuse of technology and big data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntimate, sombre and damning\u003c\/b\u003e... These varied personal accounts tell of pervasive confusion and fear as, starting in 2017, a previously small-scale \"re-education\" programme suddenly became a sprawling system of internment camps where anyone suspected of \"extremist thoughts\" or \"pre-crimes\" was sent without trial.' - \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarrowing\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eintensely human\u003c\/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003edevastating\u003c\/b\u003e account of the incarceration of almost an entire population by the all-knowing Chinese state, aided by sophisticated technology, much of it devised in the West.' - John Kampfner, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhy the Germans Do It Better\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549233205484,"sku":"9781838955922","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20544043482842.jpg?v=1749892134"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/darren-byler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}