{"title":"Karen Eva Carr","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Karen Eva Carr, a talented author whose writing seamlessly blends depth and dynamism. With a distinctive voice and engaging storytelling, Carr invites readers into narratives that are as enlightening as they are entertaining. Her works are not just books but journeys into the intricacies of human strength and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles, \u003cem\u003eShifting Currents\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies Carr's flair for weaving together themes of sports and personal growth. Known for her ability to create vivid settings and relatable characters, she explores the passion and dedication needed to triumph in the competitive world of sports. Her narratives often delve into the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes, providing insight and inspiration to readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a sports enthusiast or simply love a well-told story, Karen Eva Carr's collection offers an engaging reading experience. Dive into her books and discover the powerful currents that drive individuals to succeed, both on and off the field. Her works promise to leave you motivated and reflecting on the sheer power of determination and will.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shifting-currents-by-karen-eva-carr-9781789145786","title":"Shifting Currents","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShifting Currents\u003c\/i\u003e is an original and comprehensive history of swimming. It examines the tension that arose when non-swimming northerners met African and Southeast Asian swimmers. Using archaeological, textual, and art-historical sources, Karen Eva Carr shows how the water simultaneously attracted and repelled these northerners - swimming seemed uncanny, related to witchcraft and sin. Europeans used Africans' and Native Americans' swimming skills to justify enslaving them, but northerners also wanted to claim water's power for themselves. They imagined that swimming would bring them health and demonstrate their scientific modernity. As Carr reveals, this unresolved tension still sexualises women's swimming and marginalises Black and Indigenous swimmers today. Thus, the history of swimming offers a new lens through which to gain a clearer view of race, gender, and power on a centuries-long scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A fascinating story about swimmers and swimming across the world from antiquity to the present. In exploring the many ways that swimming has served as a marker of cultural and social difference, archaeologist and historian Carr has, in effect, produced a sweeping history of world civilisations from a new vantage point. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike will find much to enjoy in this learned, ambitious, and lively book.'  Nigel Nicholson, Walter Mintz Professor of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Humanities, Reed College\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362984935660,"sku":"9781789145786","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27986903482824.jpg?v=1772909436"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karen-eva-carr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}