{"title":"Katharine Mershon","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatharine Mershon is an esteemed author celebrated for her insightful books that blend educational content with engaging narratives. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eDogs Save\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into themes that inspire curiosity and understanding, particularly for younger audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the sphere of Education \u0026amp; Reference, Katharine's books are crafted to enlighten and educate readers, showcasing her talent for making learning both informative and enjoyable. With her unique approach, each book in her collection offers valuable lessons wrapped in captivating storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're searching for books that not only inform but also engage, Katharine Mershon's collection is a perfect choice, promising to invigorate the minds of readers with her creative and thought-provoking content.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dogs-save-by-katharine-mershon-9780231206976","title":"Dogs Save","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStories about people and dogs saving one another are everywhere in US culture—on TV, in Hollywood movies, on social media, and even on bumper stickers. Yet these seemingly heartwarming stories of mutual rescue revolve around redemption through suffering, a narrative profoundly interwoven with Christian beliefs, white racial anxieties, and US national myths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatharine Mershon examines the unacknowledged religious underpinnings of stories about dogs, revealing deeply rooted cultural assumptions about who can be saved and how redemption ought to occur. She identifies the \"canine redemption narrative\" as the defining cultural script for the stories people in the United States tell about dogs and, in turn, the nation. Exposing unexamined assumptions about the relationships between people and dogs, Mershon sheds light on the central place of animals and religion in defining racial boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDogs Save\u003c\/em\u003e considers examples including the Michael Vick dogfighting case; Samuel Fuller's controversial B-movie \u003cem\u003eWhite Dog;\u003c\/em\u003e the TV show \u003cem\u003eThe Dog Whisperer,\u003c\/em\u003e from the celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan; Laurie Anderson's film \u003cem\u003eHeart of a Dog;\u003c\/em\u003e and Eileen Myles's \u003cem\u003eAfterglow\u003c\/em\u003e (a dog memoir). Bringing together religious studies and animal studies, this book shows that redemption narratives shape who is allowed to survive and thrive in US society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306900996332,"sku":"9780231206976","price":104.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/98eac4ec802aab4bad5943aaf8a78d4a.jpg?v=1771100499"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/katharine-mershon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}