The Australian Book of Atheism

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A variety of prominent overseas authors have made significant contributions to the general public conversation on belief and religion, but Australians have been somewhat less heard. The Australian Book of Atheism aims to change that, gathering together an impressive collection of essays from pre-eminent Australian atheist, rationalist, secular, humanist, and skeptic thinkers, many of whom participated in the 2010 Global Atheist Convention in Melbourne. The collection showcases a range of published authors, including Robyn Williams, Michael Bachelard, and Leslie Cannold, as well as new voices from the blogosphere and beyond, culminating in a diverse and entertaining read that canvasses the political, philosophical, educational, personal, historical, and social and cultural realms of belief and religion. This is Scribe's anti-Christmas book for 2010. It contains pieces by around 35 contributors.

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"An exceptional book [containing] exemplary examples of the essay's stylistic diversity, in tones variably comedic, sincere, enlightened and journalistic...With its broad appeal (just where will this magnificent volume live in the bookstore--essays, current affairs, cultural studies, Australian politics, religion, philosophy, science), this book promises to have a long shelf life." FIVE STARS
--Michael Kitson, Bookseller & Publisher

"As a contribution to understanding of Australia's increasing religious indifference in the 21st century, the purchase of thousands of copies of the book should be funded under the Education Revolution for donating to schools. Especially to the faith-based."
--Canberra Times

"Is intelligent design credible Should we have prayers in Parliament, and can atheism ever be a meaningful belief system, or is it just the absence of such belief These are weighty issues, and they are commendably addressed in this authoritative collection."
--Courier Mail

"A wide-ranging book with thoughtful insights into who we are as Australians, how we are defined, and how we are influenced...eye-opening."
--Towoomba Chronicle

"I approached this book with some trepidation, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is very readable and, for the most part, reasonable in tone. And it's enlightening both in the content of individual essays and in the wide range of voices and points of view expressed."
--Peter Kirkwood, Weekend Australian

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