{"title":"Carrie M. Lane","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarrie M. Lane offers insightful and practical guides within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, focusing on empowering readers with knowledge and creativity. Her work, including titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eMore Than Pretty Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflects a thoughtful approach to learning that combines inspiration with useful skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging content that encourages exploration and hands-on experience, making her books ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding in an accessible and enjoyable way. Lane’s writing supports both novices and seasoned learners seeking fresh perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"more-than-pretty-boxes-by-carrie-m-lane-9780226832777","title":"More Than Pretty Boxes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis study of organising and decluttering professionals helps us understand—and perhaps alleviate—the overwhelming demands society places on our time and energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a widely dreaded, often mundane task, organising one's possessions has taken a surprising hold on our cultural imagination. Today, those with the means can hire professionals to help sort and declutter their homes. In \u003cem\u003eMore Than Pretty Boxes\u003c\/em\u003e, Carrie M. Lane introduces us to this world of professional organisers and offers new insight into the domains of work and home, which are forever entangled—especially for women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe female-dominated organising profession didn't have a name until the 1980s, but it is now the subject of countless reality shows, podcasts, and magazines. Lane draws on interviews with organisers, including many of the field's founders, to trace the profession's history and uncover its enduring appeal to those seeking meaningful, flexible, self-directed work. Taking readers behind the scenes of real-life organising sessions, \u003cem\u003eMore Than Pretty Boxes\u003c\/em\u003e details the strategies organisers use to help people part with their belongings, and it also explores the intimate, empathetic relationships that can form between clients and organisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut perhaps most importantly, \u003cem\u003eMore Than Pretty Boxes\u003c\/em\u003e helps us think through an interconnected set of questions around neoliberal work arrangements, overconsumption, emotional connection, and the deeply gendered nature of paid and unpaid work. Ultimately, Lane situates organising at the centre of contemporary conversations around how work isn't working anymore and makes a case for organising's radical potential to push back against the overwhelming demands of work and the home, too often placed on women's shoulders. Organisers aren't the sole answer to this crisis, but their work can help us better understand both the nature of the problem and the sorts of solace, support, and solutions that might help ease it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471224291564,"sku":"9780226832777","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226832777-more-than-pretty-boxes.jpg?v=1775236108"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carrie-m-lane.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}