{"title":"Alison Kinney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Alison Kinney, an insightful author known for her engaging exploration of historical and cultural subjects. Delve into Kinney's fascinating narratives, where she deftly intertwines passionate storytelling with meticulous research. Her works offer readers a unique perspective, combining elements of science, nature, and broader societal themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA prime example of her captivating writing is \u003cem\u003eHood\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that dives deep into the cultural history of this ubiquitous garment. With her keen eye for detail and narrative flair, Kinney unravels the hood’s complex journey through time, examining its roles and meanings across different cultures and eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history buff, a fashion enthusiast, or simply curious about the world around you, Alison Kinney's books promise a blend of education and entertainment. We invite you to explore these compelling reads and discover the enlightening stories she brings to life. Happy reading!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hood-by-alison-kinney-9781501307409","title":"Hood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe all wear hoods: the Grim Reaper, Red Riding Hood, torturers, executioners and the executed, athletes, labourers, anarchists, rappers, babies in onesies, and anyone who’s ever grabbed a hoodie on a chilly day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlison Kinney’s \u003cem\u003eHood\u003c\/em\u003e explores the material and symbolic vibrancy of this everyday garment and political semaphore, which often protects the powerful at the expense of the powerless—with deadly results. Kinney considers medieval clerics and the Klan, anti-hoodie campaigns and the Hooded Man of Abu Ghraib, the Inquisition and the murder of Trayvon Martin, uncovering both the hooded perpetrators of violence and the hooded victims in their sights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in \u003cem\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854580338924,"sku":"9781501307409","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501307409.jpg?v=1759247881"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alison-kinney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}