{"title":"David M Henkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of David M. Henkin, a distinguished author known for his insightful exploration of historical themes. Henkin brings the past to life, presenting it in ways that are both accessible and thought-provoking. His books are a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the intricacies of human society and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Henkin's notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Week\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating look into how the seven-day week became a defining structure in our lives. Henkin delves into the cultural, social, and economic influences that shaped the week, offering readers a detailed account of this essential element of timekeeping. It's an engaging read for anyone curious about how historical norms and traditions continue to impact modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenkin writes with an approachable style, ensuring that readers of all backgrounds can appreciate the nuances of historical change and continuity. Browse our collection of David M. Henkin's books, and embark on a journey through the past to understand the forces that have shaped the world as we know it today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-week-by-david-m-henkin-9780300271157","title":"The Week","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn investigation into the evolution of the seven-day week and how our attachment to its rhythms influences how we live\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“[Henkin] scours American literature, diaries, periodicals, menus and other ephemera from as far back as the seventeenth century to unearth fascinating evidence of the stickiness of the seven-day cycle.”—Melissa Holbrook Pierson, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe take the seven-day week for granted, rarely asking what anchors it or what it does to us. Yet weeks are not dictated by the natural order. They are, in fact, an artificial construction of the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith meticulous archival research that draws on a wide array of sources—including newspapers, restaurant menus, theatre schedules, marriage records, school curricula, folklore, housekeeping guides, courtroom testimony, and diaries—David Henkin reveals how our current devotion to weekly rhythms emerged in the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century. Reconstructing how weekly patterns insinuated themselves into the social practices and mental habits of Americans, Henkin argues that the week is more than just a regimen of rest days or breaks from work, but a dominant organisational principle of modern society. Ultimately, the seven-day week shapes our understanding and experience of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000824840428,"sku":"9780300271157","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24709313482294.jpg?v=1763307747"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-m-henkin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}