Back from the Brink, 1997-2001: The Howard Government, Vol II
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Back from the Brink, 1997-2001: The Howard Government, Vol II
By (Author) Tom Frame
UNSW Press
UNSW Press
1st November 2018
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Political leaders and leadership
994.066
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 153mm, Height 234mm
Description
The years 19972001 were eventful ones for the Howard Government. This second volume of the Howard Government series explores these tumultuous years.
In Back from the Brink politicians, commentators and scholars including Michael Wesley, Hugh White, Peter Costello, Phillipa McGuinness and Tom Frame and take a critical look at the Howard Government's performance, and analyse landmark events -- Wik and native title, a succession of ministerial resignations, the Patrick Corporation waterfront dispute, the Coalition's near defeat at the 1998 election, the response to post-independence violence in East Timor, and the introduction of the GST.
Author Bio
Tom Frame was a naval officer for 15 years before being ordained to the Anglican ministry. He served as Bishop to the Australian Defence Force from 2001 2007 and is the author and editor of over 40 books on a range of topics including the ethics of armed conflict. He is a regular media commentator on naval, religious and ethical affairs.
