{"title":"Peter N. Miller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter N. Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate intersections of history, culture, and philosophy through his thoughtful examinations of arts and culture. His works invite readers to consider how ideas and traditions evolve, offering rich insights into the forces that shape human creativity and intellectual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the nuances of cultural dynamics, Miller's books engage with subjects ranging from material conservation to broader historical narratives. His writings are ideal for readers interested in the thoughtful study of cultural preservation and the intellectual currents that influence artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"conserving-active-matter-by-soon-kai-poh-9781941792322","title":"Conserving Active Matter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiders the future of conservation and its connection to the human sciences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together the findings from a five-year research project that seeks to reimagine the relationship between conservation knowledge and the humanistic study of the material world. The project, “Cultures of Conservation,” was supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and included events, seminars, and an artist-in-residence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe effort to conserve things amid change is part of the human struggle with the nature of matter. For as long as people have made things and kept things, they have also cared for and repaired them. Today, conservators use a variety of tools and categories developed over the last one hundred and fifty years to do this work, but in the coming decades, new kinds of materials and a new scale of change will pose unprecedented challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking ahead to this moment from the perspectives of history, philosophy, materials science, and anthropology, \u003cem\u003eConserving Active Matter\u003c\/em\u003e explores new possibilities for both conservation and the humanities in the rethinking of active matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462728761580,"sku":"9781941792322","price":123.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781941792322-conserving-active-matter.jpg?v=1775022460"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-n-miller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}