Dear Mr Rudd: Ideas for a Better Australia edited by Robert Manne

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Previous owner has stamped imprint page and tail foredge.

With the election of the Rudd government in 2007, there is a renewed interest in the nation's future, encompassing both its challenges and opportunities.

Just imagine for a moment that you were in conversation with the new PM, what would you tell him about your expectations and hopes for Australia's future?

In Dear Mr Rudd, leading Australian thinkers offer essays on key areas of interest, including climate change, the economy, human rights, the republic, water, and much more. Each 'letter' is passionate and imaginative and will create discussion and debate. Here is a set of new ideas to provoke and inspire, not just for our nation's leader but for all Australians.

Includes Clive Hamilton on climate change, Hugh White on defence, Jill Murray on industrial relations, Mark McKenna on the republic, Pat Dodson on reconciliation, Mike Young on water, Bill Bowtell on health, Andrew Charlton on the economy, Anne Manne on the work/family debate, Simon Marginson on higher education, Martin Krygier on human rights and terrorism, George Williams on federal, state relations, William Maley on foreign policy, Marcia Langton on indigenous communities, Harry Evans on the parliament, Patrick Weller on the public service, Juliana Engberg on the arts and Julian Disney on housing. (back cover)