{"title":"Rod Kemp","description":"\u003cp\u003eRod Kemp’s works invite readers to explore the rich tapestry of Australian arts and culture with insightful commentary and thoughtful reflection. His writing often delves into the ways art shapes national identity and public discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a clear and engaging style, Kemp offers perspectives that resonate beyond traditional cultural critique, making his books appealing to those interested in the intersections of society, history, and creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"speaking-for-australia-by-rod-kemp-9781741144307","title":"Speaking for Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'So many of the decisions that changed this nation were first announced and debated in parliament, and so many of Australia's triumphs and disasters were celebrated or mourned there.' - \u003ci\u003eFrom the foreword by Professor Geoffrey Blainey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParliament lies at the heart of Australian life. From spy scandals to immigration quotas, from wars to domestic crises, from trade tariffs to stem cell research, the concerns of the nation are reflected in the speeches of its representatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpeaking for Australia\u003c\/i\u003e offers a selection of the most memorable speeches given in the Australian parliament since Federation in 1901. Some of these speeches changed history, some mark a significant moment in Australian life, and others offer a very personal perspective. Many of Australia's most colourful political figures are represented: Billy Hughes, Arthur Calwell, Robert Menzies, John Gorton, Gough Whitlam and Pauline Hanson. Together, these speeches track the development of the nation: two world wars and other major international conflicts; the battle for rights for women and Aborigines; changing attitudes to immigration; the growth of economic planning; and the ever-shifting political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpeaking for Australia\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating record of a century of Australian public life, and a treasure trove of quotes for speech makers, writers and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537017651436,"sku":"9781741144307","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/580c8c99c00316869e365ae962ffed7d.jpg?v=1777948698"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rod-kemp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}