Time for Change

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Time for Change
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tim Wright
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
ISBN/Barcode 9781740664110
ClassificationsDewey:306
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
General
Illustrations b/w illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Hardie Grant Books
Imprint Hardie Grant Books
Publication Date 1 May 2006
Publication Country Australia

Description

Time for Change is a collection of twelve inspirational, provocative and insightful essays by prominent Australians on a wide range of topics including an Australian republic, the refugee issue, higher education reform, environmental sustainability and an Australian bill of rights. The theme of the book is 'positive change', and the essays provide viable alternatives to the status quo, encouraging readers to work, in their daily lives, towards the creation of a fairer and more sustainable Australia for the future. Contributors include Natasha Stott Despoja on higher education; Julian Burnside on refugees; Helen Caldicott on nuclear power; Pat O'Shane on Indigenous Australians; Julia Gillard on healthcare; Carmen Lawrence on women's issues; Michael Kirby on dissent and Mike Rann on the environment. Proceeds from the book will be donated to Oxfam Community Aid Abroad.