{"title":"Allison Cobb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllison Cobb\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the natural world, blending scientific clarity with engaging storytelling. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003ePlastic\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into contemporary environmental issues with a thoughtful and accessible approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect well-researched narratives that shed light on the complexities of nature and human impact, fostering a deeper understanding of science in everyday life. Cobb's writing invites reflection on the delicate balance between progress and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plastic-by-allison-cobb-9781643620381","title":"Plastic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER of the 2022 Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonfiction!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER of the 2022 CLMP Firecracker Award in Creative Nonfiction!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlastic\u003c\/em\u003e is powerful and moving, a deep, personal exploration of the modern world. - \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize recipient for \u003cem\u003eThe Making of the Atomic Bomb\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePlastic: An Autobiography\u003c\/em\u003e, Cobb's obsession with a large plastic car part leads her to explore the violence of our consume-and-dispose culture, including her own life as a child of Los Alamos, where the first atomic bombs were made. The journey exposes the interconnections among plastic waste, climate change, nuclear technologies, and racism. Using a series of interwoven narratives from ancient Phoenicia to Alabama, the book bears witness to our deepest entanglements and asks how humans continue on this planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607377035500,"sku":"9781643620381","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91ceb171588bd4ea1518ca91fbe55440.jpg?v=1778189916"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/allison-cobb.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}