{"title":"Ian Whitmarsh","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of Ian Whitmarsh. Renowned for his contributions to the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Whitmarsh's writings delve into complex topics with clarity and depth, making them accessible to both scholars and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is the thought-provoking book, \u003cem\u003eThe Secular Care of the Self\u003c\/em\u003e. In this work, Whitmarsh explores the intricate relationships between secular practices and self-care, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how cultural and societal norms shape individual well-being. His exploration is not only educational but also serves as a reflective journey for those interested in personal growth and the evolution of societal values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Whitmarsh's books are a treasure trove for anyone interested in exploring the intersections of culture, education, and personal development. Whether you are a student, educator, or a curious reader, you will find his works both informative and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secular-care-of-the-self-by-ian-whitmarsh-9780826369536","title":"The Secular Care of the Self","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern desire to care for our health, so obvious to its proponents, has its discontents. Secular medicine denounces the work of those who claim the protective powers of spirits or the Holy Spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this contestation over what it means to care for oneself, Ian Whitmarsh offers an unorthodox thesis: the modern secular desire toward health is founded in a Protestant congregationalism that shapes its refusal of spirit manifestation, revelation, and the power of deities to shape the world. This proper healthy ethics and aesthetics is then taught to those who lack choice in their continuing to live through these ontologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhitmarsh explores these dynamics of power and spirit as they move across the Atlantic, from northern Europe to North America to the country of Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad offers a broken mirror to the ostensibly secular global endeavour of the desire to be healthy. This mirror shows that the threat found in the spirits and practitioners of other religions, such as Pentecostal healing and orisha manifestation, reveals racialised Protestant commitments masked within a modern global \u003cem\u003esecular\u003c\/em\u003e care of the self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344356589804,"sku":"9780826369536","price":82.51,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5564583482482.jpg?v=1772256594"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ian-whitmarsh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}