Qe40 Trivial Persuit |
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Author:
| Megalogenis, George |
Read by:
| Megalogenis, George |
Series title: | Quarterly Essay Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4890-5409-8 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2015 |
Publisher: | Bolinda Publishing Pty, Limited
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Imprint: | Bolinda Audio |
Book Format: | CD-Audio |
List Price: | USD $14.99 |
Book Description:
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In the aftermath of the 2010 election, George Megalogenis considers what has happened to politics in Australia. Have we entered a phase with minority government and the rise of the Greens and independents? The Hawke, Keating and Howard years were ones of bold reform; recently we have seen an era of power without purpose. But why? Is it down to powerful lobbies, or the media, or a failure of leadership, or all of the above? And whatever the case, how will hard decisions be taken for...
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In the aftermath of the 2010 election, George Megalogenis considers what has happened to politics in Australia. Have we entered a phase with minority government and the rise of the Greens and independents? The Hawke, Keating and Howard years were ones of bold reform; recently we have seen an era of power without purpose. But why? Is it down to powerful lobbies, or the media, or a failure of leadership, or all of the above? And whatever the case, how will hard decisions be taken for the future? In a brilliant analysis, Megalogenis dissects the cycle of polls, focus groups and presidential politics and explores what it has done to the prospect of serious, difficult reform and the style of our leaders. He argues that politics-as-usual has become a self-defeating game and mounts a persuasive case for a different model of leadership.