{"title":"Steven Conn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Steven Conn, an esteemed author known for his insightful contributions to the realms of Arts \u0026amp; Culture and History \u0026amp; Military. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, Conn's books illuminate the often overlooked narratives that have shaped our past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003ePicturing Black History\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration that combines visual artistry with historical inquiry to bring Black history to the forefront. This book serves as a window into the complexities and triumphs of Black experiences, challenging readers to reimagine conventional historical narratives through evocative imagery and compelling text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConn's \u003cem\u003eThe Lies of the Land\u003c\/em\u003e offers a thought-provoking examination of America's cultural and historical landscape. This book scrutinises the myths, misconceptions, and truths that have framed the country's development, prompting readers to question and consider the narratives that have long been accepted as fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these engaging titles, Steven Conn invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery and reflection, offering new perspectives on the intricate tapestry of history. Whether you are passionate about history, culture, or the interplay of both, Steven Conn's works are sure to educate, enlighten, and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lies-of-the-land-by-steven-conn-9780226826905","title":"The Lies of the Land","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new history that boldly challenges the idea of a rural American crisis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems everyone has an opinion about rural America. Is it gripped in a tragic decline? Or is it on the cusp of a glorious revival? Is it the key to understanding America today? Steven Conn argues that we’re missing the real question: Is rural America even a thing? No, says Conn, who believes we see only what we want to see in the lands beyond the suburbs—fantasies about moral (or backward) communities, simpler (or repressive) living, and what it means to be authentically (or wrongheadedly) American. If we want to build a better future, Conn argues, we must accept that these visions don’t exist and never did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Lies of the Land\u003c\/em\u003e, Conn shows that rural America—so often characterized as in crisis or in danger of being left behind—has actually been at the centre of modern American history, shaped by the same forces as everywhere else in the country: militarisation, industrialisation, corporatisation, and suburbanisation. Examining each of these forces in turn, Conn invites us to dispense with the lies and half-truths we’ve believed about rural America and to pursue better solutions to the very real challenges shared all across our nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000791351532,"sku":"9780226826905","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20497333482268.jpg?v=1763305247"},{"product_id":"the-lies-of-the-land-by-steven-conn-9780226845401","title":"The Lies of the Land","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \"piercing, unsentimental\" (\u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e) history that boldly challenges the idea of a rural American crisis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems everyone has an opinion about rural America. Is it gripped in a tragic decline? Or is it on the cusp of a glorious revival? Is it the key to understanding America today? Steven Conn argues that we're missing the real question: Is rural America even a thing? No, says Conn, who believes we see only what we want to see in the lands beyond the suburbs—fantasies about moral (or backward) communities, simpler (or repressive) living, and what it means to be authentically (or wrongheadedly) American. If we want to build a better future, Conn argues, we must accept that these visions don't exist and never did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Lies of the Land\u003c\/em\u003e, Conn shows that rural America—so often characterised as in crisis or in danger of being left behind—has actually been at the centre of modern American history, shaped by the same forces as everywhere else in the country: militarisation, industrialisation, corporatisation, and suburbanisation. Examining each of these forces in turn, Conn invites us to dispense with the lies and half-truths we've believed about rural America and to pursue better solutions to the very real challenges shared all across our nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031864328428,"sku":"9780226845401","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20682293482268.jpg?v=1764150746"},{"product_id":"picturing-black-history-by-damarius-johnson-9781419769559","title":"Picturing Black History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA groundbreaking collection of photographs and essays that shed new light on the history of Black America, from the Picturing Black History project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicturing Black History\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers untold stories and rarely seen images of the Black experience, providing new context around culturally significant moments. This is part of an ongoing collaborative effort between Getty Images, \u003cem\u003eOrigins: Current Events in Historical Perspective\u003c\/em\u003e, and the History Departments at The Ohio State and Miami Universities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicturing Black History\u003c\/em\u003e informs, educates, and inspires our current moment by exploring the past, blending the breadth and depth of Getty Images’s archives with the renowned expertise of \u003cem\u003eOrigins\u003c\/em\u003e contributors and The Ohio State’s and Miami’s History Departments, including Daniela Edmeier, Damarius Johnson, Nicholas Breyfogle, and Steve Conn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by a growing collective of professional historians, art historians, Black Studies scholars, and photographers, this book is full of rousing, vibrant essays paired with rarely seen photographs that expand our understanding of Black history. Showcasing Getty Images’s unmatched collection of photographs, \u003cem\u003ePicturing Black History\u003c\/em\u003e embraces the power of visual storytelling to relay little-known stories of oppression and resistance, perseverance and resilience, freedom, dreams, imagination, and joy within the United States and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn collecting these new photographic essays, this book furthers an ongoing dialogue on the significance of Black history and Black life, sharing new perspectives on the current status of prejudice and discrimination bias with a wider audience. \u003cem\u003ePicturing Black History\u003c\/em\u003e embraces the power of academic learning and scholarship to recontextualize and dispel prejudices, while uncovering, digitizing, and preserving new archival materials to amplify a more inclusive visual landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362949054700,"sku":"9781419769559","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13463123482693.jpg?v=1772905851"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/steven-conn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}