Inside the Greens: The True Story of the Party, the Politics and the People

Discover the intriguing narrative of Australian politics in 'Inside the Greens: The True Story of the Party, the Politics and the People.' This compelling book delves into the history of the Australian Greens, a party that emerged as a powerful third force amidst the major political upheavals in the country. As the Coalition government faces significant challenges, and with a remarkable shift of voters seeking alternatives, this book raises crucial questions about the future of the Greens. Can they lead the charge on critical issues like climate change, social justice, and economic disparity? Author Paddy Manning takes readers on a journey through defining moments, from the battle to save Lake Pedder to pivotal protest movements like the Stop Adani convoy. Through exclusive archival research and insightful interviews with prominent figures including Bob Brown and Adam Bandt, 'Inside the Greens' examines the current state of the party, its internal conflicts, and its ability to maintain its grassroots ideology while navigating strategic complexities. This is essential reading for anyone interested in Australian politics, environmental activism, and the transformative power of grassroots movements. Grab your copy today and gain unparalleled insights into one of Australia’s most influential political parties. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order from Smartfox NZ! Please note, combined shipping is unavailable for this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863959520
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 560


Description:
A penetrating examination of the history and future of the Australian Greens

The re-election of a Coalition government, after a lost decade of policy backflips and leadership volatility, has redrawn the political landscape. With a record quarter of voters abandoning the major parties at the last election, what lies ahead for the Greens, the 'third force' in Australian politics? In a nation divided over global warming, rising inequality and national security, can they agitate for forward-thinking policy, or will a refusal to compromise prove a stumbling block?

Inside the Greens investigates the personalities, policies and turning points that have formed the party- from the fight to save Lake Pedder to the Stop Adani convoy; from heckling George W. Bush to the fateful decision to vote down the carbon tax; from party of protest to the balance of power in minority governments at state and federal level. It also exposes the Greens as they are today- a divided organisation reckoning with structural and strategic challenges. Beset by factional showdowns and suggestions of internal sabotage, can the party hang together? Has it strayed too far from grassroots activism? Can the Greens do politics differently and still succeed?

Journalist Paddy Manning draws on previously unrevealed archival material and interviews with party friends, foes and key figures - including Bob Brown, Christine Milne, Lee Rhiannon, Adam Bandt and Richard Di Natale - to weave a compulsively readable account of where the Greens are heading, and what that means for Australia.

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