{"title":"Shirleene Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Shirleene Robinson, a distinguished author and historian known for her insightful explorations into the intersections of politics, history, and human rights. Dive into thought-provoking reads that challenge conventional perspectives and shed light on important social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Robinson's notable works, \u003cem\u003eIn the Eye of the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling narrative on transformative political movements and their impact on society. If you are interested in the struggles and triumphs within LGBTQ+ communities, \u003cem\u003ePride in Defence\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eServing in Silence?\u003c\/em\u003e provide powerful accounts of courage and resilience, exploring the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals to military and public service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those intrigued by groundbreaking changes in societal norms, \u003cem\u003eYes Yes Yes\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a captivating analysis of the fight for marriage equality and personal freedoms. These works are meticulously researched and offer a deep understanding of the historical and cultural landscapes of their times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobinson's books are essential for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e. Explore this collection to broaden your perspective and enhance your understanding of contemporary social dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pride-in-defence-by-shirleene-robinson-9780522876741","title":"Pride in Defence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA depiction of the diverse ways LGBTI members of the Australian Defence Force have navigated life in a challenging social environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Second World War, the Australian military has undergone remarkable transformations in the way it has treated lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex service members. It has shifted from persecuting, hunting, and discharging LGBTI members to embracing them as valued members who enhance the Force's capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLGBTI people have served in the Australian military since its very beginnings, yet Australian Defence Force histories have been very slow to recognise this. \u003cem\u003ePride in Defence\u003c\/em\u003e confronts that silence. It charts the changing policies and practices of the ADF, illuminating the experiences of LGBTI members in what was often a hostile institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over 140 interviews and previously unexamined documents, \u003cem\u003ePride in Defence\u003c\/em\u003e features accounts of secret romances, police surveillance, and traumatic discharges. At its centre are the courageous LGBTI members who served their country in the face of systemic prejudice. 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These volunteers provided in-home care for the sick and dying, staffed needle exchanges and telephone help-lines, produced educational resources, served on boards of management, and provided friendship and practical support, among many other roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey helped people affected by the virus to navigate a medical system that in preceding decades had been openly hostile towards the marginalised communities of homosexuals, drug users, and sex workers. In the process, volunteering left an indelible mark on the lives and outlooks of these volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, by focusing on individual life stories, \u003cem\u003eIn the Eye of the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e explores the crucial role of the men and women who volunteered at a time of disaster. Despite their critical role, they have not been sufficiently recognised. Through their stories, drawn from oral histories conducted by the authors, we see how those on the frontline navigated and survived a devastating epidemic, and the long-term impact of those grim years of illness, death, and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849321861356,"sku":"9781742236742","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8269103482808.jpg?v=1759040448"},{"product_id":"serving-in-silence-by-graham-willett-9781742235851","title":"Serving in Silence?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, \u003ci\u003eServing in Silence?\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the integral role played by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender men and women in Australia's military after the Second World War. Their powerful personal stories, recounted with searing honesty, illustrate the changing face of the Australian Defence Force, the pivotal role of military service in the lives of many LGBT Australians, and how they have served their country with distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'To put service before self in our Nation's name is the essence of being a member of our Defence Force. Such commitment is to be respected and honoured. Yet, for too long, our LGBT personnel served in silence. This book gives voice to men and women who served in the face of prejudice and discrimination. It is an affirmation of how Australia and its Defence Force are changing for the better.' - LIEUTENANT GENERAL DAVID MORRISON, former Chief of Army and 2016 Australian of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849955889388,"sku":"9781742235851","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8260193482808.jpg?v=1759066931"},{"product_id":"yes-yes-yes-by-alex-greenwich-9781742235998","title":"Yes Yes Yes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling, moving account of the long journey to marriage equality in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes Yes Yes\u003c\/em\u003e, written by two advocates intimately involved in the struggle for marriage equality, reveals the untold story of how a grassroots movement won hearts and minds and transformed a country. From its tentative origins in 2004, through to a groundswell of public support, everyday people contributed so much to see marriage equality become law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book captures the passion that propelled the movement forward, weaving together stories of heartbreak, hope, and triumph. It is based on personal memories and more than forty interviews with key figures and everyday advocates from across Australia. It covers the movement's origins in 2004, when the Marriage Act of 1961 was amended to exclude same-sex couples, through to the unsuccessful High Court challenge, a public vote in 2017, and the Parliamentary aftermath. It reminds us that social change is possible and that love is love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A wonderful record of a huge and heart-warming moment in Australia's history.' - Magda Szubanski\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Winning the freedom to marry and changing hearts and minds - and the law - is never easy, even in a progressive democracy like Australia. By sharing the ins and outs and behind the scene stories from Australia's long and dramatic journey to marriage equality, Alex Greenwich and Shirleene Robinson offer valuable inspiration and instruction to all those heroes working tirelessly across the world to gain much-needed human rights wins and turn NOs into overwhelming and vitally important declarations of YES YES YES in support of equality!' - Evan Wolfson, Founder, Freedom to Marry, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'In \u003cem\u003eYes Yes Yes: Australia's Journey to Marriage Equality\u003c\/em\u003e, Shirleene Robinson and Alex Greenwich provide a forensically detailed inside account of the Yes campaign... 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