{"title":"Michael McGann","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the thought-provoking works of Michael McGann, a distinguished author known for his compelling insights into Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs. McGann skillfully navigates complex social and economic issues, providing readers with an illuminating perspective on the challenges and intricacies of our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eBuying and Selling the Poor\u003c\/em\u003e, a critical examination of economic disparity and the political forces that influence social inequality. This book, along with others in his repertoire, invites readers to question established norms and encourages a deeper understanding of societal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for thinkers and change-makers alike, Michael McGann's writings are an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to explore the dynamics of power and policy. Whether you're a seasoned student of political science or a curious reader eager to engage with pivotal global issues, you're sure to find McGann's insights both enriching and transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Michael McGann's compelling collection and discover a world of perspective that challenges and enlightens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buying-and-selling-the-poor-by-michael-mcgann-9781743327869","title":"Buying and Selling the Poor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuying and Selling the Poor\u003c\/i\u003e ventures behind the scenes of the multibillion-dollar welfare-to-work system, offering new insights into how Australia responds to unemployment and disadvantage. As the authors tell the story of four local employment offices, they paint a vivid picture of a critically important social service which many people are aware of but which few properly understand. They also reveal the wider impacts that processes of marketisation and welfare reform have had on these frontline services over decades, and how the work of frontline staff and service providers has been transformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuying and Selling the Poor\u003c\/i\u003e looks closely at how these services operate, why some succeed where others fail, and what can be learned from the stories of local staff and clients who have navigated the system. Three decades into this market experiment, how well are we doing in supporting our most vulnerable citizens to get back to work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuying and Selling the Poor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e takes a rigorous but accessible look inside the 'black box' of our privatised jobseeker market, and at the commodification of the people within it. The authors, academics in the fields of politics, public policy and social science, combine their 20 years of survey data with immersive fieldwork. This revealing, often heart-wrenching work will prove enlightening for not only those within the policy field, but also anyone with an interest in or experience dealing with a system that often feels like a race to the bottom. - Kim Thomson, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848600080620,"sku":"9781743327869","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19180373482808.jpg?v=1758992301"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-mcgann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}