Please Explain

Discover the powerful narrative in 'Please Explain', a compelling biography that chronicles Pauline Hanson's extraordinary political journey in Australia. This compelling trade paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2017, spans 320 pages and offers an intimate insight into how one woman profoundly impacted the nation's political landscape. With an ISBN of 9780143784678, this essential read captures the tumultuous events surrounding Hanson and her fiery speeches that have stirred division in Australian society. Multi-award-winning filmmaker Anna Broinowski provides an unflinching look at Hanson's life, from her infamous 1996 speech to her remarkable resurgence in the Senate. This book delves into the absurdity and reality of Hanson's political campaign, highlighting the intriguing connections to global movements of far-right populism. Ideal for those interested in Australian politics, multicultural identity, and contemporary history, 'Please Explain' is more than just a biography; it's a reflection of a nation's struggle with identity and social cohesion. Enjoy the convenience of FREE shipping with your purchase, allowing you to explore this vital work without delay. Intended for readers who wish to understand the dynamics of modern Australia, this book is a must-have addition to any political literature collection.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143784678
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 320


Description:
In 1996, Pauline Hanson gave a speech that changed Australia. Targeting Asian and Indigenous people and foreign aid, Hanson unleashed a Pandora's box of division on the country. When she famously lost her federal seat in 1998, her political downfall seemed assured - but she stayed firmly in the spotlight, whether she was being locked up for electoral fraud or jiving on Dancing with the Stars. Now, after almost two decades in the political wilderness, Hanson is back in the Senate and more powerful than ever.

Before One Nation's astonishingly successful return to Australian politics in 2016, multi-award-winning filmmaker Anna Broinowski had complete access to Hanson and her 'Fed Up' election campaign. Broinowski followed Hanson as she flew from Rockhampton to Sydney to Great Keppel Island and beyond in her Jabiru two-seater. The absurdity, the discord and the hatred Hanson attracts and inflames were all on show - sometimes funny, sometimes frightening, and often surreal.

At the time, no one was taking Pauline Hanson and One Nation's political chances seriously, but Broinowski quickly realised that there was a movement forming. Pauline Hanson's explosive political journey mirrors Australia's own- from left-leaning multiculturalism, to the divided landscape we live in now. And, alongside the shocks of Brexit and Trump's presidency, Hanson's resurrection reflects a broader global trend towards outrageous far-right outsiders.

Please Explain is a compelling, intimate look at how an Ipswich fish and chip shop lady changed our nation - and how (whether we like it or not) she speaks directly to Australian society and our multicultural identity today.

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