Australian Story: Kevin Rudd and the Lucky Country: Quarterly Essay 36

Delve into the captivating world of Australian politics with 'Australian Story: Kevin Rudd and the Lucky Country: Quarterly Essay 36' by Mungo MacCallum. This insightful trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2009, provides a sharp analysis of the myriad challenges that have shaped the Australian government landscape and examines Kevin Rudd's influence on the nation's direction. ISBN 9781863954570, this 144-page essay explores the myths surrounding the concept of the 'Lucky Country' and critiques the past ideals that once defined Australia.

MacCallum masterfully dissects the shifting political paradigms from market faith on the Right to the disillusionment of the Left, questioning the viability of traditional beliefs in a time of uncertainty. As he weighs Rudd's strategies and narratives, readers will discover how these stories resonate with the concerns and aspirations of the Australian public. MacCallum not only offers a profound evaluation of Rudd's government but also invites reflection on Australia's core identity amid changing socio-political landscapes.

This edition is also enriched by Robert Manne's enlightening Quarterly Essay Lecture titled 'Is Neo-Liberalism Finished?'. Perfect for students, political enthusiasts, and those seeking to understand Australia’s evolving narrative, this book is a must-have.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863954570
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2009
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 144


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What does he know about Australia that his opponents don't? This is a characteristically barbed and perceptive look at the challenges facing the government and the country. MacCallum argues that the things we used to rely on are not there anymore. On the Right, the blind faith in markets has recently collapsed. The Left lost its guiding light with the demise of the socialist dream.

In entertaining fashion, MacCallum dissects the myths that made Australia- the idea of the Lucky Country, with endless pastures, a workingman's paradise, a new Britannia, and more. In newly uncertain times, MacCallum argues, Rudd has sought to tap into these myths, in the process reclaiming them from John Howard.
Australian Story is both a canny assessment of the Rudd government's election-winning approach and a broader meditation on the nation's core traditions at a time of major change and challenge.

'Rudd has made it clear that he is looking forward to a long time in office ... If the polls are to be believed, he is still seen as the best man for the job by an overwhelming majority of Australians. But why? What is it about this repetitive, boring, God-bothering nerd that appeals to the proverbially laid-back, cynical, disengaged public?' Mungo Maccallum, Australian Story

This special Christmas issue also includes Robert Manne's Quarterly Essay Lecture, Is Neo-Liberalism Finished?

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