{"title":"Trish FitzSimons","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of the insightful author, Trish FitzSimons. Known for her expertly researched and well-articulated insights, Trish FitzSimons brings a wealth of knowledge to the realm of Education \u0026amp; Reference books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her distinguished works, \u003cem\u003eFleeced\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a must-read. This book is a testament to FitzSimons' ability to dissect complex subjects and present them in an engaging and accessible manner. Her writing not only educates but also encourages readers to critically engage with the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrish FitzSimons' books are ideal for those eager to deepen their understanding of various topics with clarity and precision. Whether you're a student, educator, or merely a curious mind, diving into FitzSimons' collection is sure to be an enlightening experience. Explore her works to enrich your educational journey today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fleeced-by-madelyn-shaw-9798881803803","title":"Fleeced","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot everything about wool is warm and fuzzy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWool, for millennia the cold climate textile fibre, has a long relationship with war, both in supporting it and causing it. Wool’s strategic value in wartime, a position it gained over centuries, along with contrived shortages in the 20th century, have driven consumers’ transition to synthetic fibres. These synthetic fibres have enabled fast fashion, and now both fibre and cloth are global contemporary pollutants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFleeced\u003c\/em\u003e argues that the 19th century advent of large-scale sheep pastoralism in the southern hemisphere and the industrialisation of the woolen textile industry in the northern hemisphere allowed, at least in part, the huge armies of the 20th century to exist. World War I represented a fundamental shift in the scale of armies and the nature of the wars they fought. The demand for wool to outfit the tens of millions of men and women involved in fighting or supporting the war effort grew beyond what could be accommodated by any nation’s normal supply. The contrived wool shortages during this war had a lasting impact—nations facing supply chain difficulties began searching for substitutes, which led first to the semi-synthetic rayon and ultimately to the plastic fibres such as polyester and acrylic that dominate today’s fast fashion world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of \u003cem\u003eFleeced\u003c\/em\u003e begins with a surprising object, document, or image that delves into this fascinating and previously untold history. Change is not necessarily progress. \u003cem\u003eFleeced\u003c\/em\u003e explains how competition for wool in wartime helped create our current unsustainable and environmentally disastrous reliance on petrochemical fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362585362668,"sku":"9798881803803","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24449133488910.jpg?v=1772894501"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/trish-fitzsimons.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}