On Charlatans

Name: On Charlatans
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780733645235
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By Chris Bowen

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On Charlatans by Chris Bowen delves into the world of political deception, exploring the tactics and impact of those who manipulate public opinion for personal gain. The book provides a critical analysis of how charlatans thrive in modern politics, examining historical and contemporary examples to illustrate their influence on society and governance. It's a thought-provoking read that sheds light on the intersection of politics, media, and public trust.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by political dynamics and the intricate world of deception and manipulation. It offers a fascinating exploration of charlatanism in the political arena, shedding light on how these figures influence both policy and public perception. If you're captivated by the interplay between power and deceit, this read will provide insightful commentary on current affairs.

On Charlatans

Politics around the world is being turned on its head and the fakes, the fraudsters and the snake-oil merchants are winning. Why?

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Why do we continue to vote for politicians who say 'I don't hold a hose, mate' or who advocate that we drink bleach to fight COVID-19?

On Charlatans by Chris Bowen, who was set to be Treasurer had Labour won the 2019 federal election, is a reflection on what went wrong and why charlatans are gaining power in politics.

For charlatans, the road to political success is paved with dishonesty, disunity, fake news, and empty promises. Selling themselves as a new and different alternative to traditional politicians, charlatans have decimated centre-left political parties around the world but offer no solutions to the concerns of ordinary people who they trick into voting for them.

Between Trump's disastrous final weeks in the White House, the United Kingdom's total COVID-19 meltdown under Boris, and the three-word slogans driving Scotty from Marketing's policies, Chris Bowen's dissection of the politics of charlatanism and his stirring call to defeat it has never been more urgent.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733645235

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Illustration: Full mono

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 148.0mm

Weight: 86g

Pages: 144

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Chris Bowen Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Series: On Series

About the Author

Chris Bowen entered parliament in 2004 and has held a wide range of portfolios, including serving as Treasurer, Minister for Human Services, Minister for Immigration, Minister for Financial Services, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Competition Policy, Minister for Small Business and Minister for Tertiary Education.

He served as Interim Leader of the Labor Party and Acting Leader of the Opposition following the 2013 federal election and served as Shadow Treasurer. He is now the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

Chris is the author of two other books: Hearts & Minds (2013) and The Money Men (2015).

He lives in his electorate with his wife, Rebecca, children, Grace and Max, and labradors, Ollie and Toby.