{"title":"Jillian C. York","description":"\u003cp\u003eJillian C. York offers insightful explorations into cultural landscapes and contemporary issues, blending keen observation with thoughtful analysis. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eMorocco - Culture Smart!\u003c\/em\u003e, guide readers through the nuances of place and identity, making them essential for those interested in travel and cultural understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond travel, York delves into the intersections of technology, society, and ethics, as exemplified in \u003cem\u003eSilicon Values\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Today, it is a country in transition—a unique blend of Arab, African, and European ways of life. The teeming cities have an air of sophistication and joie de vivre, but life in rural areas has stayed much the same. And while the cities are highly Westernised, tradition and religion still play a vital role in the everyday life of most people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCulture Smart! Morocco\u003c\/em\u003e describes the life of Moroccans today, as well as the key customs and traditions that punctuate daily life. It examines the impact of religious beliefs and history on their lives, and provides insight into the values that people hold dear, alongside recent social and political developments. Tips on communicating, socialising, and on navigating the unfamiliar situations that visitors are likely to encounter ensure that they get the very best out of their time in this welcoming yet complex land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072311017708,"sku":"9781787023048","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6759523482824.jpg?v=1765094184"},{"product_id":"silicon-values-by-jillian-c-york-9781788738804","title":"Silicon Values","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the impact of surveillance capitalism on our right to free speech? The Internet once promised to be a place of extraordinary freedom beyond the control of money or politics, but today corporations and platforms exercise more control over our ability to access information and share knowledge to a greater extent than any state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the online calls to arms in the thick of the Arab Spring to the contemporary frontline of misinformation, Jillian York charts the war over our digital rights. She looks at both how the big corporations have become unaccountable censors and the devastating impact it has had on those who have been censored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSilicon Values\u003c\/i\u003e, leading campaigner Jillian York examines how our rights have become increasingly undermined by the major corporations' desire to harvest our personal data and turn it into profit. She also explores how governments have used the same technology to monitor citizens and threaten our ability to communicate. 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