{"title":"Agnieszka Sobocinska","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgnieszka Sobocinska\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that explore cultural nuances and social interactions, inviting readers into thoughtful reflection on community and belonging. Her writing often blends educational perspectives with accessible narratives, making complex themes approachable and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily situated within \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Sobocinska’s books serve as valuable resources for those interested in understanding diverse social dynamics and neighbourly relations. Her work encourages empathy and curiosity, ideal for readers seeking meaningful, thought-provoking content.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"visiting-the-neighbours-by-agnieszka-sobocinska-9781742233895","title":"Visiting the Neighbours","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA million Australians went to Bali last year, following the millions of others who have made their way across Asia over the past century. Many travellers returned thinking they knew Asia, and their personal experiences helped shape popular attitudes. This absorbing book unpacks their experiences, showing how their encounters changed the way Australians thought about themselves in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVisiting the Neighbours\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Australian relations with Asia from the bottom up, examining the experiences of some of the millions of travellers and tourists who headed to the region over more than a hundred years. Merchants, missionaries, pilgrims, soldiers, hippies, diplomats, and backpackers all had an impact on diplomacy and international relations. Agnieszka Sobocinska's book is a bold and important step in understanding the intersection between popular opinion, prejudice, and international relations as Australia stands at the precipice of the Asian Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Sets out a range of fascinating and different roles played by Australians in Asia.'\u003c\/em\u003e — Michael Wesley, author of \u003cem\u003eThere Goes the Neighbourhood: Australia and the Rise of Asia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'... Puts travel to Asia firmly on the \"Asia-literacy\" map. This is not only a richly detailed, subtly argued and historically informed study of the Australian traveller in Asia. It is also smart, sharp and a very good read.'\u003c\/em\u003e — David Walker, BHP Billiton Chair of Australian Studies, Peking University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards - University of Southern Queensland History Book Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471881027820,"sku":"9781742233895","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7ba45ad393b87a3b9621781b9ef70042.jpg?v=1775692900"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/agnieszka-sobocinska.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}