{"title":"Carol E. Mayer","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarol E. Mayer is a distinguished author whose works bridge the intricate tapestry of science and nature. Her insightful exploration of the world around us captivates and educates readers, making complex topics accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eSea of Islands\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that invites readers on an enlightening journey through the intricate ecosystems of islands, revealing their unique beauty and ecological significance. Mayer's writing combines a deep appreciation for nature with a scholarly approach, fostering a greater understanding of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarol E. Mayer's books are ideal for those with a passion for science and nature who seek to delve deeper into the wonders of our environment. Her ability to weave narrative with factual information offers a reading experience that is both educational and profoundly enriching.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sea-of-islands-by-carol-e-mayer-9781773271552","title":"Sea of Islands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSea of Islands\u003c\/i\u003e brings together knowledge holders, scholars, and artists from across the Pacific with Western scholars working with Pacific collections as well as members of diasporic Oceanic communities to share the stories and journeys of the objects that comprise Canada's largest Oceanic collection, housed at The Museum of Anthropology at UBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia holds some 3,500 objects from Oceania, making it the largest and most diverse collection from this region in Canada. From regalia and jewellery to barkcloths and woven mats to carvings and canoes, all these items have travelled, sometimes circuitously, from their homelands including Aotearoa, Australia, the Torres Strait Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Rapa Nui, the Marquesas Islands, and Vanuatu to the west coast of Canada. \u003ci\u003eSea of Islands\u003c\/i\u003e traces the journeys and stories of these holdings, as shared by knowledge holders, scholars, and artists from across the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented alongside more than 250 photographs of individual objects contextualised by historic and contemporary images from Oceanic communities, Carol E. Mayer's text draws on her decades of research and outreach centred around the complex intersections between museum collections, contemporary art practices, and different knowledge systems. The result is a lively and accessible exploration of how these objects—old and new—continue to articulate systems of meaning and engender new relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46735585214700,"sku":"9781773271552","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9673513482819.jpg?v=1755255044"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carol-e-mayer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}