{"title":"Savannah Mandel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eSavannah Mandel\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for her insightful contributions to the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. With a unique ability to weave compelling narratives from real-life experiences, Mandel invites readers to explore the depths of human emotion and resilience. Her work is characterised by a keen attention to detail and a profound sense of empathy, making her stories both relatable and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her celebrated works, \u003cstrong\u003eGround Control\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcases her exceptional storytelling prowess. This memoir dives into personal and universal themes, offering an authentic look at the trials and triumphs that define our existence. Readers will find themselves drawn into Mandel's world, experiencing the highs and lows alongside her richly developed characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who seek inspiration and connection through genuine stories, Savannah Mandel's books are a testament to the power of memoirs in revealing the intricacies of the human spirit. Browse our collection to embark on enlightening journeys with one of the most compelling voices in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ground-control-by-savannah-mandel-9781641609920","title":"Ground Control","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1960s and '70s, America spent $24 billion (around $150 billion in today's dollars) to land humans on the moon and 'win' the space race. While humans took their first steps on an extraterrestrial landscape, protesters at Cape Canaveral asked: Why waste money on space when there are so many issues here on Earth?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 50 years later, an oligopoly of commercial space companies—SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic—has begun sending civilians into space. These civilians are the first generation of what will undoubtedly be an extensive family of space tourists. Commercial space companies aim to expand access to space, find new sources of energy, mine outer space resources, and conquer extraterrestrial lands. However, their goals remain those of a capitalist and imperialist class, intent on new frontier profiteering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGround Control\u003c\/em\u003e by Savannah Mandel uses cultural anthropology to trace the trajectory of the space industry as it faces the social, political, and economic repercussions of commercial space ventures head-on. In doing so, Mandel holds the space industry accountable for its actions by asking the same questions that some thought leaders asked in the 1960s:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShould we go? Is it worth it to send humans to space? What cultural outcomes will result from continued human space exploration and the colonisation of other worlds? And last, what can we learn about our present selves by studying our most extreme visions of the future?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843868446956,"sku":"9781641609920","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13089323482772.jpg?v=1758816882"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/savannah-mandel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}