{"title":"Joan Judge","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the insightful works of Joan Judge, an esteemed author whose contributions to the fields of history and military studies are as thought-provoking as they are educational. Known for her meticulous research and engaging writing style, Judge offers readers a unique perspective on pivotal historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her prominent works is \u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Common Reading\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that skillfully examines the intricate interplay between politics, societal norms, and the act of reading in various historical contexts. Through her in-depth analyses, Judge unravels the ways in which reading practices have shaped and been shaped by cultural and political circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoan Judge’s collection is perfect for history buffs and scholars alike, those who seek to understand the nuanced layers of historical movements and military strategies. Her works not only provide factual accounts but also encourage readers to think critically about the forces that have influenced our collective past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Joan Judge’s writings to explore the rich tapestry of history, delivered through a lens that is both analytical and accessible. Whether you are a seasoned historian or a curious reader, her books promise to enlighten and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-politics-of-common-reading-by-joan-judge-9780226842813","title":"The Politics of Common Reading","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamines the transformation of vernacular knowledge during a pivotal period of modern Chinese history, 1894 to 1954.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Common Reading\u003c\/em\u003e, Joan Judge examines an era of modern Chinese history, ranging from 1894 to 1954, which she terms \"the long Republic.\" During this era, editors and compilers accommodated the needs of common readers by secularising and standardising texts relating to health, technology, and agriculture, including handbooks and recipe collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on detailed research, she argues that these texts were quietly revolutionary in liberating common readers from state structures that sought to transform them while offering them practical knowledge, technical know-how, and tools for self-improvement. Judge examines an understudied corpus of 500 how-to texts alongside government documents, archival materials, newspapers and periodicals, fiction, and other media. She brings to life the way these books were published and circulated through a national network, urban and rural bookstalls, and mail order channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe examines how these collections were compiled, reassembled, and repurposed, and how they experimented with visual strategies to help readers process and memorise new information. She focuses on the kind of vernacular knowledge these publications promulgated across a series of domains—opium addiction, electricity, cholera infection, and horticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, she devises composites of individual knowers so that we can better know them: details of the crises they faced, the remedies they tried, and the texts they might have consulted. She ultimately argues that the acts of conciliation these readers engaged in shaped the broader epistemic terrain from which historical change was actualised in China's century of revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031885758700,"sku":"9780226842813","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20656413482268.jpg?v=1764151140"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joan-judge.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}