{"title":"Richard Cockett","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the esteemed author, \u003cem\u003eRichard Cockett\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his insightful and meticulously researched publications, Cockett excels in weaving historical and contemporary narratives with clarity and depth. His works often delve into the intricacies of politics, society, and cultural transformations, making them invaluable resources for both enthusiasts and scholars in the field of \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights of our collection is his book, \u003cem\u003eVienna\u003c\/em\u003e, where Cockett offers a fascinating exploration of the Austrian capital, drawing connections between its historical significance and its role in shaping modern Europe. His compelling storytelling and attention to detail provide readers with a rich understanding of Vienna’s past and its enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through Richard Cockett’s works to discover a treasure trove of knowledge, articulated through his eloquent prose and analytical acumen. Whether you’re embarking on a research project or simply curious about the ever-evolving dynamics of world affairs, Cockett’s books are sure to enlighten and inform.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vienna-by-richard-cockett-9780300279368","title":"Vienna","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can one European capital be responsible for most of the West's intellectual and cultural achievements in the twentieth century?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViennese ideas saturate the modern world. From California architecture to Hollywood Westerns, modern advertising to shopping malls, orgasms to gender confirmation surgery, nuclear fission to fitted kitchens—every aspect of our history, science, and culture is in some way shaped by Vienna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe city of Freud, Wittgenstein, Mahler, and Klimt was the melting pot at the heart of a vast metropolitan empire. But with the Second World War and the rise of fascism, the dazzling coteries of thinkers who squabbled, debated, and called Vienna home dispersed across the world, where their ideas continued to have profound impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Cockett gives us the entirety of this extraordinary story. Tracing Vienna's rich intellectual history from psychoanalysis to Reaganomics, Cockett encompasses everything from the communist rebels of Red Vienna to the neoliberal economists of the Austrian School. This is the panoramic account of how one city made the modern world—and how we all remain inescapably Viennese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796934709484,"sku":"9780300279368","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24791423482294.jpg?v=1757117848"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-cockett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}