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No, You're Not Entitled to Your Opinion

And 49 Other Essays That Got the World Talking
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No, You're Not Entitled to Your Opinion by The Conversation is a compilation of thought-provoking essays exploring the nature of opinions, their formation, and the importance of evidence-based reasoning. The book challenges readers to critically evaluate their beliefs, encouraging a deeper understanding of the impact of informed dialogue in society. It's an insightful guide for anyone interested in enhancing their approach to discussion and argumentation.
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From its early days as an unknown start-up, The Conversation published landmark essays such as Patrick Stokes's No, you're not entitled to your opinion, which saw the organisation grow into an important and valued part of the news media. It has since expanded to eight regions around the world and is published in four languages.

Contained within this ten-year anniversary collection are the essays that put The Conversation on the map: contemporary slavery, how Jesus wasn't white, how long sex usually lasts, and the close friendships birds form with people.

There are timeless thought pieces and analysis of some of the biggest news events of recent times - the election of Donald Trump, Brexit, coronavirus and the #MeToo movement - as well as insights into why bad moods are good for you and why tests won't help kids who are poor spellers. These pieces chart not only the course of one media organisation but also the world over the past decade.

Contributors include:

  • Eva Cox
  • Michelle Grattan
  • Raimond Gaita
  • Tim Flannery
  • Judith Brett
  • Patrick Stokes
  • Denis Muller
  • Alison Whittaker
  • Peter Ellerton
  • Frank Bongiorno
  • Alice Gorman
  • Robyn J Whitaker
  • Clare Corbould
  • Jennifer Power
  • Leah Ruppanner
  • Michelle Arrow
  • Andrew Whitehouse
  • Xanthe Mallett
  • Gisela Kaplan

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No, You're Not Entitled to Your Opinion by The Conversation receives praise for its commitment to promoting fact-based discussions and fostering debates on significant topics. The book has been highlighted for encouraging critical thinking and engaging readers in meaningful dialogue.

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ISBN: 9781760762315

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Other book format

Date Published: 28 September 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Contributors:

  • Edited by Alexandra Hansen

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Alexandra Hansen interned at the Jakarta Post and worked at foreign policy think tank the Australia India Institute prior to joining The Conversation in 2014 as Education Editor. She became Health and Medicine Editor in 2016, Chief of Staff in 2018 and Deputy Editor in 2020.

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