{"product_id":"empathy-and-resistance-paperback-softback-9781509570331","title":"Empathy and Resistance (Paperback \/ softback) 9781509570331","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEmpathy and Resistance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKristina Lunz (Author), Nicola Barfoot (Translated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509570331, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 October 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e150 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm, 0.181 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In a time of growing cynicism and shrinking democratic space, Kristina Lunz reminds us that empathy and resistance are not contradictions – they are our most powerful tools for change. This book is a timely, courageous call to action.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargot Wallström, former Foreign Minister of Sweden and pioneer of feminist foreign policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Kristina Lunz draws on a strong background of learning, and the courage to set up and drive important initiatives for women. Like her I have found that women frequently possess the most effective skills for preventing and resolving conflict. Their insights, their courage and their proposals deserve far more financial and practical support worldwide, if future conflicts are to be resolved without disaster.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Scilla Elworthy, founder of \u003ci\u003ePeace Direct\u003c\/i\u003e and the Oxford Research Group and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a refreshing message at a time of division and tension... the way out of the ugly politics of the 2020s lies in this balance of empathy and resistance, and there is real wisdom in Lunz's exploration of these themes.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Earthbound\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eReport\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"By foregrounding the voices of women from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, the book presents a vision of solidarity and responsibility that resonates strongly with social work values in an increasingly polarized modern world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAffilia: Feminist Inquiry in Social Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the world is in crisis, having a clear moral compass and unwavering values is crucial, but so too is a willingness to listen to others. Feminist entrepreneur and policy expert Kristina Lunz argues that empathy and resistance are indispensable for defining our political stance, demonstrating our humanity and driving meaningful change. Although they may appear to be opposed to one another, these elements in fact harmonize perfectly in challenging times, unlocking progress across social, cultural and political spheres, and are vital for activism and political action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wide range of personal experience, research on empathy, and knowledge passed down from feminist peacebuilders worldwide, Lunz develops a convincing account of why we need to reach out to others, listen to them and work together without prejudice. She emphasizes the importance of developing a political stance and remaining steadfast in the face of adversity, while also encouraging openness and a willingness to change our views when compelling arguments arise, for true conviction lies in value-based decisions rather than the rigid adherence to ideology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis passionately argued book by a leading feminist author and activist will appeal to anyone interested in the task of creating a fairer, kinder world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. How I found my compass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. Empathy     \u003cbr\u003e Empathy is not a cure-all     \u003cbr\u003e Openness instead of judgement and condemnation    \u003cbr\u003e Humanity  \u003cbr\u003e Growth    \u003cbr\u003e Peacebuilding  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. Resistance  \u003cbr\u003e Sisterhood     \u003cbr\u003e Deconstructing is important, but constructing is even better    \u003cbr\u003e Non-ideological action   \u003cbr\u003e Activist’s dilemma  \u003cbr\u003e Cynicism as ostensible resistance and intellectual laziness  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. The tools for empathy and resistance \u003cbr\u003e Hope \u003cbr\u003e Knowledge\u003cbr\u003e Networks\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. My compass in tempestuous times \u003cbr\u003e Empathy is not a zero-sum game     \u003cbr\u003e Constructive impatience  \u003cbr\u003e Difficult women     \u003cbr\u003e The significance of utopias   \u003cbr\u003e Power and the law   \u003cbr\u003e The noise out there\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Women of empathy and resistance \u003cbr\u003e Ailbhe Smyth: the legalization of abortion in Ireland  \u003cbr\u003e Beatrice Fihn: the path to nuclear disarmament    \u003cbr\u003e Düzen Tekkal: groundbreaking recognition of a genocide \u003cbr\u003e Stellah Bosire \u003cbr\u003e Gloria Steinem\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Why empathy and resistance are so important now\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52441816465688,"sku":"9781509570331","price":12.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509570331.jpg?v=1785027123","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/empathy-and-resistance-paperback-softback-9781509570331","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}