{"title":"Eviatar Zerubavel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eEviatar Zerubavel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author celebrated for his insightful exploration of the sociological aspects of time. With a keen eye for patterns and the rhythms of everyday life, Zerubavel delves into how society structures our perception of time and influences our behavioural norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most notable titles is \u003cem\u003eThe Seven Day Circle: The History and Meaning of the Week\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating examination of the ancient roots and modern significance of our weekly cycle. In this book, Zerubavel unravels the cultural and historical influences that have shaped the organisation of the days into weeks, shedding light on how these seemingly mundane patterns impact our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have a passion for \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e or hold an interest in the intricate ways society shapes individual and collective experiences, Zerubavel's work offers a unique perspective that's both educational and thought-provoking. Dive into his books to discover how time, often taken for granted, is a powerful social construct unfolding across cultures and epochs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-seven-day-circle-by-eviatar-zerubavel-9780226981659","title":"The Seven Day Circle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays, months, and years were given to us by nature, but we invented the week for ourselves. There is nothing inevitable about a seven-day cycle, or about any other kind of week; it represents an arbitrary rhythm imposed on our activities, unrelated to anything in the natural order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut where the week exists—and there have been many cultures where it doesn't—it is so deeply embedded in our experience that we hardly ever question its rightness, or think of it as an artificial convention; for most of us it is a matter of 'second nature.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Seven Day Circle\u003c\/em\u003e explores this fascinating topic, questioning and delving into the origins and implications of the weekly cycle that has become a substantial part of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855248707820,"sku":"9780226981659","price":70.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/df663251cfc96b89c2e61edf84ec2613.jpg?v=1759279386"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eviatar-zerubavel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}