{"title":"James Poskett","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of James Poskett, an acclaimed author renowned for his insightful contributions to the fields of science and nature. Poskett's books offer a fresh perspective on the interconnectedness of scientific development across cultures and epochs, making complex ideas accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in \u003cem\u003eHorizons\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking exploration that traces the global history of science. Poskett skilfully debunks the conventional, Western-centric narratives and illuminates the diverse influences that have shaped scientific advancements. This book invites readers to appreciate the rich tapestry of human ingenuity that spans continents and centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eMaterials of the Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, where Poskett examines the fascinating links between science, technology, and culture. This work delves into how scientific ideas are not only formed in laboratories but influenced by the societal and cultural contexts from which they emerge. It's an enlightening journey into understanding the minds behind scientific progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth books are essential reads for anyone interested in the expansive world of scientific and nature studies, offering compelling narratives that challenge and enrich the way we understand the history of science. Add James Poskett's works to your collection for a deeper appreciation of the global forces that drive discoveries and innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"horizons-by-james-poskett-9780241986264","title":"Horizons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA radical retelling of the history of science that foregrounds the scientists erased from history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this major retelling of the history of science from 1450 to the present day, James Poskett explodes the myth that science began in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blinkered Western gaze focusing on individual 'genius'—Copernicus, Newton, Darwin, Einstein—was only one part of the story. The reality was an utterly global, non-linear pattern of cross-fertilisation, competition, cooperation, and outright conflict. Each rupture in history carved fresh channels for global exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, for the first time, Poskett celebrates how scientists from Africa, America, Asia, and the Pacific were integral to this very human story. We meet Graman Kwasi, the African botanist who discovered a new cure for malaria; Hantaro Nagaoka, the Japanese scientist who first described the structure of the atom; and Zhao Zhongyao, the Chinese physicist who discovered antimatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342632603884,"sku":"9780241986264","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3576183482274.jpg?v=1743927201"},{"product_id":"materials-of-the-mind-by-james-poskett-9780226820644","title":"Materials of the Mind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is not only the first global history of nineteenth-century science but the first global history of phrenology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhrenology was the most popular mental science of the Victorian age. From American senators to Indian social reformers, this new mental science found supporters around the globe. \u003ci\u003eMaterials of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of how phrenology changed the world—and how the world changed phrenology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story of skulls from the Arctic, plaster casts from Haiti, books from Bengal, and letters from the Pacific. Drawing on far-flung museum and archival collections, and addressing sources in six different languages, \u003ci\u003eMaterials of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is an impressively innovative account of science in the nineteenth century as part of global history. It shows how the circulation of material culture underpinned the emergence of a new materialist philosophy of the mind, while also demonstrating how a global approach to history can help us reassess issues such as race, technology, and politics today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854668550380,"sku":"9780226820644","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8b611891299399ea84c34d379e060aeb.jpg?v=1759266656"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/james-poskett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}