{"title":"Alistair Paterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the 'Alistair Paterson' collection, where you can explore a compelling array of books that delve into the intricate tapestry of history and military subject matter. Alistair Paterson is a distinguished author known for his insightful and meticulously researched works, particularly in the realms of Western history and military affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eCollecting the West\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration that brings to life the vibrant and often tumultuous history of the Western world. Paterson's engaging narrative style and attention to detail make his books an enriching read for anyone interested in the historical dynamics that have shaped modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history aficionado or a newcomer to the subject, Alistair Paterson's books promise to educate, inform, and inspire. Embark on a journey through time with his expertly crafted stories and gain a deeper understanding of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collecting-the-west-by-andrea-witcomb-9781760802776","title":"Collecting the West","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollecting the West\u003c\/em\u003e considers the full span of collecting activities undertaken in Western Australia over the four centuries since known European collecting began. What do these collections tell us about who we were, who we are, and who we can be?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile collections are thought of as being held in museum, library, and gallery stores—or perhaps on public display—they also originate from a place. Collections represent knowledge of and specific understandings of the world. They embody the knowledge held by those who made the objects they contain, those who collected them, and those who used them. This is as true for collections of ethnographic and historical objects as it is for those of art, natural history, and archival objects. Collections embody knowledge and ways of understanding the world from the moment they are made, giving us insight into past ways of knowing and understanding the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollecting the West: Revealing Western Australia through Its Collection\u003c\/em\u003e asks how we deal with the histories of collecting in the present and explores how these histories can help inform both collecting and display practices into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000571674860,"sku":"9781760802776","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/66eed41f1ef9b48289e0fe792c5813fd.jpg?v=1763324013"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alistair-paterson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}