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Connecting the concept of safe uncertainty with critical debates on consent, gender and digital culture, this timely contribution bridges gaps between research, practice and policy on both a national and an international scale.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":52413769842961,"sku":"NGR9781805928003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52617824600337,"sku":"NLS9781805928003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53084065071377,"sku":"NIN9781805928003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781805928003.jpg?v=1761646560"},{"product_id":"schools-and-families-on-the-frontline-book-lisa-russell-9781837086979","title":"Schools and Families on the Frontline","description":"The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly transformed the lives of children, young people and families. 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