The Lucky Country?: Reinventing Australia

By Ian Lowe

Is Australia truly the Lucky Country? In this thought-provoking analysis, Ian Lowe revisits Donald Horne's iconic phrase to examine Australia's current state and future prospects. Lowe argues that Australia's reliance on resource extraction and a lack of visionary leadership have created a precarious situation. He explores the challenges of environmental degradation, social inequality, and the need for a new national identity. Understand the key issues facing Australia in the 21st centuryDiscover alternative paths towards a sustainable and equitable futureBe inspired to take action and shape a better AustraliaFor thoughtful Australians concerned about the nation's future, The Lucky Country? offers a compelling call to reinvent Australia and build a more sustainable and just society.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0702253677
• ISBN13: 9780702253676
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: University of Queensland Pr (Australia)
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"