{"title":"Prof Rebecca Earle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eProf Rebecca Earle\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed scholar renowned for her engaging explorations of historical and cultural themes. Delve into her thought-provoking books that traverse the intersection of food history and human identity, offering a unique perspective on the cultural significance of what and how we eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is the book \u003cem\u003ePotato\u003c\/em\u003e, where Prof Earle embarks on a captivating journey through time to uncover how this humble tuber not only transformed diets but also influenced societies worldwide. Her scholarly yet accessible writing invites readers to consider the profound impact of everyday foods on social and psychological constructs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned enthusiast of food histories or new to the subject, Prof Rebecca Earle's books present an enlightening blend of \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epsychology\u003c\/strong\u003e, and historical inquiry that will enrich your understanding of the interconnectedness of food and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"potato-by-prof-rebecca-earle-9781501344312","title":"Potato","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\u003eBaked potatoes, Bombay potatoes, \u003ci\u003epommes frites\u003c\/i\u003e... everyone eats potatoes, but what do they mean? To the United Nations, they mean global food security (potatoes are the world’s fourth most important food crop). To 18th-century philosophers, they promised happiness. Nutritionists warn that too many increase your risk of hypertension. For the poet Seamus Heaney, they conjured up both his mother and the 19th-century Irish famine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat stories lie behind the ordinary potato? The potato is entangled with the birth of the liberal state and the idea that individuals, rather than communities, should form the building blocks of society. Potatoes also speak about family and our quest for communion with the universe. Thinking about potatoes turns out to be a good way of thinking about some of the important tensions in our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eObject Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e is published in partnership with an essay series in \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000708612332,"sku":"9781501344312","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14722743482722.jpg?v=1763299428"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/prof-rebecca-earle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}