{"title":"William Viney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Viney\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author whose writings expertly navigate the intricate intersections of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e. Viney is renowned for his insightful exploration of complex subjects, providing readers with a rich tapestry of knowledge and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Viney's notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eTwinkind\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into the fascinating concept of human likeness and replication, offering a profound look into the biological and philosophical aspects of twins. In \u003cstrong\u003eTwins\u003c\/strong\u003e, Viney expands on this theme, weaving together historical narrative, scientific analysis, and cultural references to offer a comprehensive examination of how twins have been perceived and understood through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViney's works are not just books; they are journeys into understanding humanity and its natural world through the lens of science and history. Whether you're a science enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious about human nature, William Viney's books promise an enlightening experience. Discover them now in our carefully curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"twinkind-by-william-viney-9780500026267","title":"Twinkind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA global guide to the myths, legends and science of twins ... spans sacred West African sculptures, mythology and 1920s flappers to present a community defined by both similarity and uniqueness\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful and definitive\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eChris van Tulleken\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first illustrated global exploration of the cultural significance of twins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe birth of twins is unusual. Throughout history, they have been revered as gods and reviled as monsters; adored as amusing music hall double acts and feared as duplicitous criminals. Twins have been studied by anthropologists and scientists engaged in the nature vs nurture debate and genetic experiments. Their existence challenges the norm; they are seen by singletons as 'other' and regarded with an equal measure of wonder and distrust. Do twins have special powers? Does a twin birth present a good or bad omen? Are they telepathic? Should we fear the appearance of the ghostly doppelganger?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Aztec creation twins Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca to the divine opposites of Greek myth, Apollo and Artemis, and from criminal gang leaders the Kray twins to the disconcerting Grady twins in \u003ci\u003eThe Shining\u003c\/i\u003e, this visually arresting and often disturbing book explores and interrogates twindom in all its facets in a wide range of cultures and media from ancient times to today. The visual presentation of twins, cultural attitudes to twins, and scientific uses of twins are examined within three broad themes: twins of myth and legend and the instruction their stories provide; the anatomical, sociological, and scientific studies of twins from Galton to genetic engineering; and twins as entertainers, sources of spectacle, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePunctuating the cabinets of thematic imagery are nine thought-provoking essays that provide considered analysis and intriguing investigation of the myriad meanings, responses to, and uses of \u003ci\u003eTwinkind\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833800675564,"sku":"9780500026267","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/83533482366.jpg?v=1758482513"},{"product_id":"twins-by-william-viney-9781789144086","title":"Twins","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman twins have many meanings and different histories. They have been seen as gods and monsters, signs of danger, death, and sexual deviance. They are taken as objects of wonder and violent repression, the subjects of scientific experiment. Now, millions are born through fertility technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir history is often buried in philosophies and medical theories, religious and scientific practices, and countless stories of devotion and tragedy. In this history of superstitions and marvels, fantasies and experiments, William Viney—himself a twin—shows how the use and abuse of twins has helped to shape the world in which we live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwins\u003c\/i\u003e has been written for twins and for anyone interested in their historical, global, and political impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851968991468,"sku":"9781789144086","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27969903482824.jpg?v=1759135995"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-viney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}