Australia Reimagined
Towards a More Compassionate, Less Anxious Society
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Hugh Mackay
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Hugh Mackay
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Argued with intelligence and passion, this book is essential reading for everyone who loves Australia enough to want to make it a better place for us all.
'When it comes to our future, misplaced optimism is as dangerous as blind faith. What is needed is the courage to face the way things are, and the wisdom and imagination to work out how to make things better.'
Australia's unprecedented run of economic growth has failed to deliver a more stable or harmonious society. Individualism is rampant. Income inequality is growing. Public education is under-resourced. The gender revolution is stalling. We no longer trust our major institutions or our political leaders. We are more socially fragmented, more anxious, more depressed, more overweight, more medicated, deeper in debt and increasingly addicted - whether to our digital devices, drugs, pornography or 'stuff'.
Yet esteemed social researcher Hugh Mackay remains optimistic. Twenty-five years ago, he revolutionised Australian social analysis with the publication of Reinventing Australia. Now he takes another unflinching look at us and offers some compelling proposals for a more compassionate and socially cohesive Australia. You might not agree with everything he suggests, but you'll find it hard to get some of his ideas out of your head.
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- katiepearl
- 21-01-2019
A must read for all Australians
My favourite book of the year. An incredibly insightful look at how we are, how we've been, and what good (and not so good) paths the future may hold depending on the choices we make as individuals in our communities. I love that each topic is spoken about from many angles - science, experience, spirituality, etc. There is so much to gain for not only yourself, but those around you, by reading this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-01-2020
An excellent and thought-provoking read...
Hugh Mackay presents an excellent book on Australian attitudes, culture and events that shaped this wonderful country.
Very thought-provoking.... Highly recommended.
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- Anne
- 27-12-2018
Essential listening
Such an insightful and well-researched view. Very useful and interesting and well-paced. What a national treasure.
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- Gracious
- 01-06-2019
Always a gem
I always pricked up my ears when I heard Hugh Mackay on ABC Radio. In a 2 or 3 minute interview he'd leave me with so much to think about, and here is a whole book from him, AND he is reading it himself! His lovely, kind, grandfatherly voice is so reassuring. While our world self-destructs around our ears he calmly tells us, "Don't worry. There are things we can do about this." Upon finishing this book I went immediately to make friends with a neighbour who moved into the street three whole years ago. We're going to plan a street party.
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- Karen
- 24-10-2019
Must read by anyone interested in positive social impact
I love this audio book about Australasian social values. Very insightful, lots of stories and examples. it’s spoken with depth,,clarity hope and compassion.
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- Antony
- 02-05-2023
an endless plea to be more left
Not a bad listen, but generally just a laundry list of things the author believes we should be more progressive on
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