{"title":"Daniel MacCannell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Daniel MacCannell, an author renowned for his insightful exploration of Science and Nature. His works are a captivating blend of scientific inquiry and vivid storytelling, making complex topics accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of MacCannell's notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eRainbows\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that delves into the enchanting phenomenon of rainbows, revealing the science behind their beauty and their significance in various cultures throughout history. With meticulous research and a knack for vivid narrative, MacCannell offers readers a journey that blends natural history with cultural insights, showcasing his ability to illuminate the wonder of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for science enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone with an inquisitive mind, Daniel MacCannell's works promise to both educate and inspire. Delve into his collection to uncover the wonders that lie within the everyday marvels of our natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rainbows-by-daniel-maccannell-9781780239200","title":"Rainbows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rainbow is a compelling spectacle in nature — a rare bridge between subjective experience and objective reality, and no less remarkable as a cultural phenomenon. A symbol of the Left since the German Peasants' War of the 1520s, it has been adopted by movements for gay rights, the environment, multiculturalism, and peace around the globe, and inspired poets, artists, and writers including John Keats, Caspar David Friedrich, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scientific 'discovery' of the rainbow is a remarkable tale that takes in ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Persia, and Islamic Spain. Rainbows have also been regarded as ominous or even dangerous in myth and religion, while the twentieth century saw their emergence as kitsch, from the musical film version of \u003ci\u003eThe Wizard of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e to 1980s sitcoms and children's cartoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel MacCannell's enlightening and instructive guide to the rainbow's relationship with humanity is the first book of its kind. It describes what rainbows are and how they work, how we arrived at our current scientific understanding of rainbows, and how they have been portrayed in myths, the arts, politics, and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854799130860,"sku":"9781780239200","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/eb5a5d5ba671db1fae373c72a32314e7.jpg?v=1759264926"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/daniel-maccannell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}