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On borrowed time : a stunning new collection of essays from Australia's leading public intellectual

Manne, Robert (Robert Michael), 1947-2018
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Are we living on borrowed time? From climate change to the Murdoch empire, from refugees to WikiLeaks -Robert Manne applies his brilliant mind to the issues and people that shape our world. This provocative and informative book includes essays on Donald Trump's links to Russia, Malcolm Turnbull's leadership, the ideas driving Islamic State, and Jonathan Franzen's views on climate activism. In the title essay, Manne shares a life-altering personal story that is frank, moving and unforgettable. Robert Manne is emeritus professor of politics at La Trobe University. His books include The Petrov Affair, The Culture of Forgetting, Left, Right, Left, Making Trouble and The Mind of the Islamic State. He has written three Quarterly Essays and is a regular contributor to the Monthly and the Guardian.
Imprint:
Carlton, Vic. : Black Inc., 2018
Collation:
365 pages ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Contains biographical information.
Contents:
On borrowed time -- Climate change -- The Murdoch empire -- Australian politics -- Australia and asylum seekers -- Australian history -- The United States -- The Islamic State -- The university.
ISBN:
9781760640187
Dewey class:
A824.4824.92
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
336692
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