Sowing the Seeds. "The Hawke Government: A Critical Perspective" by Susan Ryan and Troy Bramston (eds). [review]
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2003-11
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Walter, James
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Australian Book Review
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This is a fascinating, inspiring and disquieting book. It is fascinating because it succeeds so well in its comprehensive overview of policy making and policy intentions during the Hawke government (1983–91). That success derives from the unparalleled mix of insiders (former ministers, public servants, leaders of unions and NGOs), journalists and academic analysts, though the voice that is notably absent is that of business. This book is capacious enough to sustain many interpretations. It is a rich resource for understanding politics, policy making and leadership in the Hawke years, and it provokes deep reflection on the state of politics now.
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Australian, Book Reviews, Publishing, James Walter, Bob Hawke, Neal Blewett, Gareth Evans, Brian Howe, Barry Jones, Ralph Willis, Bill Kelty, Paul Keating, the Accord, élite pluralism, Geoff Kitney, Julian Disney, David Day, Stephen Duckett, Mary Kalantzis, Patrick Dodson, Robert Menzies, John Howard, Pacific Solution, Michael Keating, elite
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Walter, James 2003. Sowing the Seeds. Review of "The Hawke Government: A Critical Perspective" by Susan Ryan and Troy Bramston (eds). 'Australian Book Review', No 256, November, 15-16.