{"title":"Eula Biss","description":"\u003cp\u003eEula Biss is an acclaimed author whose insightful works explore the intricate threads of contemporary life and society. Her books delve into themes of health, culture, and economic identity, making her a distinctive voice in the genres of Science \u0026amp; Nature, Education \u0026amp; Reference, and Arts \u0026amp; Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaving and Being Had\u003c\/em\u003e investigates the nature of ownership and capitalism through a blend of personal narrative and cultural analysis. In this thought-provoking book, Biss challenges readers to reflect on how economic systems shape our lives and identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn Immunity: An Inoculation\u003c\/em\u003e is a profoundly significant exploration of vaccination, immunity, and the societal fears that accompany them. Here, Biss combines historical context with a personal perspective, encouraging a deeper understanding of public health issues and the myths surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBiss's work is characterised by its eloquent prose and insightful observations, making her books engaging reads for those interested in the intersections of personal experience and larger societal structures. Her writings not only inform but also invite readers to question and explore the complexities of the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-immunity-an-inoculation","title":"On Immunity: An Inoculation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Immunity: An Inoculation\u003c\/i\u003e by Eula Biss delves into the intricate and often misunderstood world of immunity, offering a thought-provoking exploration that blends personal narrative with a rich tapestry of historical and cultural analysis. The book thoughtfully addresses the pervasive feeling of fear that surrounds us—fear of governmental control, the medical establishment, and the myriad potential dangers lurking in everyday objects and practices, from the air we breathe to the vaccines we administer to our children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a new mother, Biss reflects on her own experiences and anxieties, considering how these shared fears shape our understanding of immunity. She investigates the metaphors and myths that have long influenced public perception, analysing their implications for both individuals and society as a whole. Her inquiry is deeply informed by literary and philosophical works such as Voltaire's \u003ci\u003eCandide\u003c\/i\u003e, Bram Stoker's \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e, Rachel Carson's \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e, and Susan Sontag's \u003ci\u003eAIDS and Its Metaphors\u003c\/i\u003e, each contributing to a broader conversation about vulnerability, protection, and communal responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Immunity\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a compelling account of a mother's journey through the medical landscape, but also a broader commentary on how our bodies are interconnected with the environment and with each other. Biss's writing is both poetic and accessible, providing a powerful inoculation against the fears that can cloud our judgement and isolate us from one another. Through her meticulous research and empathetic insights, she encourages readers to reconsider what it means to live in a world where our fates are inevitably intertwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a parent grappling with questions about vaccination or a reader interested in the cultural significance of health and disease, \u003ci\u003eOn Immunity\u003c\/i\u003e offers a profound and enlightening perspective on the universal quest for safety and understanding in an uncertain world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45706701013228,"sku":"9780992974749","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d7b8d78ecaff77423aa2a4a345f1e7bf.jpg?v=1789340748"},{"product_id":"having-and-being-had-by-eula-biss-9781922268013","title":"Having and Being Had","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrated writer Eula Biss pens a collection of personal essays on capitalism, class and consumerism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA timely and arresting new look at affluence by a consistently surprising writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy adult life can be divided into two distinct parts,\u003c\/em\u003e Eula Biss writes, \u003cem\u003ethe time before I owned a washing machine and the time after.\u003c\/em\u003e Having just purchased her first home, she now embarks on a roguish and risky self-audit of the value system she has bought into. 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Described by the New York Times as a writer who 'advances from all sides, like a chess player', Biss brings her approach to the lived experience of capitalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayfully ranging from IKEA to Beyoncé to Pokémon, across bars and laundromats and universities, she asks, of both herself and her class, \u003cem\u003eIn what have we invested?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342631620844,"sku":"9781922268013","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11091253482872.jpg?v=1743926702"},{"product_id":"on-immunity-by-eula-biss-9781922182944","title":"On Immunity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Eula Biss became a mother, she stepped into a new world of fear—fear of the government, the medical establishment, the contents of her child's air, food, mattress—and vaccines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this bold, fascinating book, Biss investigates the metaphors and myths surrounding our conception of immunity, and its implications for the individual and the social body. 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