{"title":"Andrew Brooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Brooks offers a compelling exploration of contemporary thought through works that blend sharp philosophical insight with reflections on culture. His writing challenges readers to reconsider everyday ideas, as seen in titles like \u003cem\u003eBullsh*t Comparisons\u003c\/em\u003e, where critical thinking meets humour and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into themes of time, tradition, and identity, Brooks's books provide thoughtful perspectives that resonate within the realms of \u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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In a time of \"No\/politics but the politics of real\/estate\", the two long poems in this book offer us something rare: political poetry that moves, and demands movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Andre Dao\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428469424364,"sku":"9780645761689","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780645761689.jpg?v=1774496571"},{"product_id":"bullsht-comparisons-by-andrew-brooks-9781804441817","title":"Bullsh*t Comparisons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife is complicated, comparisons are easy.\u003c\/b\u003e We consume enormous quantities of information every day from sources that are reliable, and those less trustworthy, including journalists, politicians, friends and social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most common tools we use to communicate is comparison. 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