{"title":"Alice Mah","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Alice Mah, an acclaimed author specialising in the intersection of environmental studies and social issues. With a keen eye for detail and an engaging writing style, Alice Mah's books invite readers to explore the intricate relationships between humans and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her thought-provoking titles, \u003cem\u003ePlastic Unlimited\u003c\/em\u003e offers a deep dive into the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, examining its impact on ecosystems and societies. This compelling book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of contemporary environmental challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eRed Pockets\u003c\/em\u003e, Alice Mah explores community dynamics and cultural traditions, shedding light on how global phenomena influence local lives. It's an enriching read for those curious about the synergy between environmental factors and cultural identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're passionate about Science \u0026amp; Nature or simply eager to learn more about the world we inhabit, Alice Mah's books provide both knowledge and inspiration. Her work encourages readers to question, reflect, and take action towards a more sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-pockets-by-alice-mah-9780241608319","title":"Red Pockets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA haunting family memoir about what we owe our ancestors and our descendants, from an unforgettable new voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Part of me knew what the hungry ghosts wanted all along, what they still want. It is not vengeance. No, they want something else, but we refuse to listen. They want us to face up to our broken obligations.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery spring during the Qingming Festival, people return to their home villages in China to sweep the tombs of their ancestors, making offerings of food and incense to prevent them from becoming hungry ghosts that could cause misfortune. Yet for the past century, a time ruptured by war and revolution, many tombs have been left unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a record year of wildfires, Alice Mah returns to her family's rice village in South China, and discovers that her ancestors are almost forgotten, and there are no tombs left to sweep. Instead, there are incalculable clan debts to be paid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere Mah chronicles her journey from the rice villages of South China to her home in post-industrial England, through the Chinatowns of Western Canada where she grew up, to the isles and industry of Scotland where she now lives. As years pass and fires rage on, she becomes increasingly troubled by her ancestors' neglected graves. Her research on pollution gives way to growing eco-anxiety, culminating in a crisis of spiritual belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA haunting blend of memoir, cultural history and environmental exploration, \u003cem\u003eRed Pockets\u003c\/em\u003e confronts the hungry ghosts of our neglected ancestors, while searching for an acceptable offering. What do we owe to past and future generations? 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In a world beset with crisis fatigue, what can we do to curb the escalating plastics crisis?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePlastic Unlimited\u003c\/em\u003e, Alice Mah reveals how petrochemical and plastics corporations have fought relentlessly to protect and expand plastics markets in the face of existential threats to business. From denying the toxic health effects of plastics to co-opting circular economy solutions to plastic waste and exploiting the opportunities offered up by the global pandemic, industry has deflected attention from the key problem: plastics production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe consequences of unfettered plastics growth are pernicious and highly unequal. We all have a part to play in reducing plastics consumption, but we must tackle the problem at its root: the capitalist imperative for limitless growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854762791148,"sku":"9781509549467","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509549467.jpg?v=1759254290"},{"product_id":"red-pockets-by-alice-mah-9781802061338","title":"Red Pockets","description":"A haunting family memoir about what we owe our ancestors and our descendants, from an unforgettable new voice - shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize\n\n'Part of me knew what the hungry ghosts wanted all along, what they still want. It is not vengeance. No, they want something else, but we refuse to listen. 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