{"title":"Dr. Sheila Liming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Sheila Liming\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of the modern workspace through her insightful writing. Her works often delve into the nuanced intersections of office environments and contemporary culture, inviting readers to reflect on the evolving nature of work and creativity within these spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, her books blend thoughtful analysis with vivid storytelling. Readers can expect a rich examination of how artistic expression and daily routines coexist, uncovering the subtle dynamics that shape our professional and personal lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"office-by-dr-sheila-liming-9781501348679","title":"Office","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its origins in the late 19th century to its decline in the 21st, Sheila Liming’s \u003ci\u003eOffice\u003c\/i\u003e narrates a cultural history of a place that has arguably been the primary site of labour in the postmodern economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the post-war decades of the 20th century, the office rose to prominence in culture, achieving an iconic status that is reflected in television, film, literature, and throughout the history of advertising. Most people are well versed in the clichés of office culture, despite evidence that an increasing number of us no longer work in offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the development of computing technology in the 1980s and 90s, the office underwent many changes. Microsoft debuted its suite of multitasking applications known as Microsoft Office in 1989, firing the first shot in the war for the office’s survival. This book therefore poses the question: how did culture become organised around the idea of the office, and how will it change if the office becomes extinct?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431764050156,"sku":"9781501348679","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501348679.jpg?v=1774557229"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-sheila-liming.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}