{"title":"Dr. Maggie Messitt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eDr. Maggie Messitt\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author whose writings beautifully explore the intersections of science, nature, and human experiences. With a deep commitment to storytelling, Dr. Messitt has carved a niche for herself in the realm of creative non-fiction, bringing readers closer to the wonders of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Messitt's work is most prominently highlighted in her notable book \u003cem\u003eNewspaper\u003c\/em\u003e, a title that resonates with readers eager to uncover the complexities of nature and our understanding of it. Her ability to transform scientific concepts into engaging narratives makes for an enlightening read that both educates and inspires. This book sits comfortably within the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e category, perfect for those who seek to expand their knowledge through thought-provoking and meticulously researched content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the profound insights and captivating stories brought to life by Dr. Maggie Messitt, and discover a world as seen through her perceptive eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"newspaper-by-dr-maggie-messitt-9781501392177","title":"Newspaper","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\u003e\u003ci\u003eNewspaper\u003c\/i\u003e is about more than news printed on paper. It brings us inside our best and worst selves, from censorship and the intentional destruction of historic record, to partisan and white supremacist campaigns, to the story of an instrument that has been central to democracy and to holding the powerful to account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 400-year history of a nearly-endangered object as seen by journalist Maggie Messitt in the two democratic nations she calls home – the United States and South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe “first draft of history,” newspapers figure prominently through each movement and period of unrest in both nations—from the first colonial papers published by slave traders and an advocate for press freedom to those published on id cards, wallpaper, and folio sheets during civil wars. Offices were set on fire. Presses were pushed into bodies of water. Editors were run out of town. And journalists were arrested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNewspaper\u003c\/i\u003e reflects on a tool that has been used to push down and to rise up, and a journey alongside the hidden lives that have harnessed its power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons 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":46854708265196,"sku":"9781501392177","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7d4471e7551a96449e86b82c5bc341ee.jpg?v=1759266073"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dr-maggie-messitt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}