{"title":"Mark Hudson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of the acclaimed author Mark Hudson. Known for his captivating storytelling and meticulous research, Hudson provides a unique window into worlds both past and present, enriching our understanding of diverse cultures and historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003e24 Hours in Shogun’s Japan\u003c\/em\u003e, Hudson takes readers on an immersive journey through the intricate society of feudal Japan. This book offers a vivid and detailed account of a day in the life of various individuals living under the rule of the Shogun, painting a picture of the era's complexities and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother compelling work, \u003cem\u003eConsumption\u003c\/em\u003e, provides an in-depth analysis of human behaviours and societal trends over time. Hudson’s exploration of this topic is both enlightening and engaging, catering to those interested in History \u0026amp; Military as well as Education \u0026amp; Reference categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHudson's books are not just reads but experiences that educate and intrigue with their insightful observations and fluid narratives. Dive into this collection to explore historic landscapes and critical thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"24-hours-in-shoguns-japan-by-mark-hudson-9781789298659","title":"24 Hours in Shogun’s Japan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA day in 1614 Japan, told through 24 unforgettable lives, revealing the drama, danger, and daily life of this pivotal era of Japanese history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1614, Japan stood at a crossroads. As the Tokugawa shogunate tightened its grip on power, samurai prepared for war, Christians faced persecution, and foreign merchants navigated a rapidly shifting political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003e24 Hours in Shogun’s Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMark Hudson brings this pivotal moment to life through the eyes of 24 individuals\u003c\/strong\u003e – nobles and farmers, merchants and monks, pirates and poets – each living through one dramatic hour of a single day. 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Now it is the dominant manner in which most people meet their most basic needs and—if they can afford the price—their wildest desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new book, Ian and Mark Hudson critically examine how consumption has been understood in economic theory before analysing its centrality to our social lives and function in contemporary capitalism. They also outline the consequences it has for people and nature, consequences routinely made invisible in the shopping mall or online catalogue. Hudson and Hudson show, in an approachable manner, how patterns of consumption are influenced by cultures, individual preferences, and identity formation before arguing that underlying these determinants is the unavoidable need within capitalism to realise profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessible and comprehensive book will be essential reading for students and scholars of political economy, economics, and economic sociology, as well as any reader who wants to confront their own practices of consumption in a meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362540896492,"sku":"9781509535385","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12376103482725.jpg?v=1772890407"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mark-hudson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}