{"title":"Emma Holten","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmma Holten is a renowned author and activist, celebrated for her insightful contributions to the world of education and reference through her thought-provoking publications. Known for her unwavering advocacy for social issues, Emma brings a unique perspective to her writing, often merging personal experience with a broader societal context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer works, including the compelling series \u003cem\u003eDeficit\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDeficit\u003c\/em\u003e, delve deep into the facets of modern education, challenging readers to rethink conventional paradigms. Emma’s narratives are not just informative but are designed to engage readers in meaningful dialogue and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in Emma Holten’s collection offers a blend of academic rigour and accessible prose, making complex topics approachable for readers of all backgrounds. Her passion for education reform and personal empowerment is palpable, making her works essential reads for those interested in comprehensive educational insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deficit-by-emma-holten-9780753561478","title":"Deficit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvisible Women\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eDoughnut Economics\u003c\/em\u003e - An international bestseller from an exciting new voice in the feminist space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of the most important feminist voices of the 21st century . . . The book about capitalism we didn't know we needed'\u003c\/em\u003e - Sofie Hagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, Emma Holten read an article stating that women were a net 'deficit' to society. Women apparently took more than they gave - they took more parental leave, frequently worked part-time, and typically worked lower-paying jobs in the public sector. They also 'drained' the public purse by doing expensive things like give birth. Denmark would be richer if women's lives looked more like men's, the experts concluded. It's a similar story across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did we get here? How are the contributions of half the population seen as a loss? In \u003cem\u003eDeficit\u003c\/em\u003e, Emma Holten traces how economic thinkers - from the Enlightenment onwards - created a value framework that left out 'women's work' and acts of care. She reveals how the economic models that drive political decisions today are just as flawed. They shape our world with rhetoric that sounds objective but is really based on centuries of oversight and omission, with terrible consequences for us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf we cannot properly value the things that matter, how can we build a better future?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46122077552876,"sku":"9780753561478","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780753561478.jpg?v=1737457437"},{"product_id":"deficit-by-emma-holten-9780753561461","title":"Deficit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvisible Women\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eDoughnut Economics\u003c\/em\u003e - An international bestseller from an exciting new voice in the feminist space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn International Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Politiken Literature Prize 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrilliantly rewrites the history of economic thought to place 'her story' at its heart. A must-read\u003c\/em\u003e - Kate Raworth, author of \u003cem\u003eDoughnut Economics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of the most important feminist voices of the 21st century . . . The book about capitalism we didn't know we needed\u003c\/em\u003e - Sofie Hagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, the prominent Danish feminist Emma Holten read an article stating that women were a net 'deficit' to society. Women took more than they gave, 'draining' the public purse by giving birth and taking parental leave. They contributed less than their fair share in taxes because they often worked part-time to look after other people at home, or held low-paid jobs in the public sector. Denmark would be richer if women's lives looked more like men's, the economic experts concluded. A similar story is told around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did we get here? In \u003cem\u003eDeficit\u003c\/em\u003e, Emma Holten traces how economic thinkers - from the Enlightenment onwards - created a value framework that overlooked and neglected 'women's work' and acts of care. She reveals how the economic models that drive political decisions today are just as flawed, giving us unparalleled monetary wealth, but causing deep social harms that are hurting us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf we cannot properly value the things that matter, how can we build a better future?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46513953505516,"sku":"9780753561461","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780753561461.jpg?v=1748895706"},{"product_id":"deficit-by-emma-holten-9780753561485","title":"Deficit","description":"Invisible Women meets Doughnut Economics- An international bestseller from an exciting new voice in the feminist space\n\n*AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*\nWINNER OF THE POLITIKEN LITERATURE PRIZE 2024\n\n'Brilliantly rewrites the history of economic thought to place 'her story' at its heart. A must-read' - Kate Raworth, author of DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS\n\nHow can we create a better future - one that truly prioritises health and happiness?\n\nFor too long, economic thinkers have left out acts of care - written off as 'women's work' for centuries - from their calculations. The result? Terrible real-world consequences today- crumbling public services, struggling schools and care systems on the brink of collapse.\n\nIn Deficit, prominent Danish feminist Emma Holten reveals how and why this happened, and argues that the things that matter - doing homework with your child, checking in on loved ones, talking to a\ncolleague who doesn't seem well - might seem inconsequential, but are in fact the building blocks of the economy. Urgent and incisive, this is a call to rethink the economic value of care.\n\n'One of the most important feminist voices of the 21st century' - Sofie Hagen","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288417353964,"sku":"9780753561485","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cc2b588f7f4926ea32e8752cc2288787.jpg?v=1770632238"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/emma-holten.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}