Quarterly Essay 56 Clivosaurus: The Politics of Clive Palmer

by Guy Rundle

Who is Clive Palmer, and what does his ascent say about Australia's creaking political system?

In Clivosaurus, Guy Rundle observes Palmer close up, examining his rise to prominence, his beliefs, his deals and his politics - not to mention his poetry. Rundle shows that neither the government nor the media have been able to take Palmer's measure. Convinced they face a self-interested clown, they have failed to recognise both his tactical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1863957014
• ISBN13: 9781863957014
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Black Inc.
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"