{"title":"Chip Le Grand","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eChip Le Grand\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed journalist and author. Known for his insightful exploration of contemporary issues, Le Grand captivates readers with his incisive writing and in-depth analyses of current events. His keen ability to delve into politics and societal affairs makes his books a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eLockdown\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a compelling look at recent political landscapes, providing an unparalleled perspective on how government decisions shape society. If you're intrigued by the intricate workings of politics and crave a thought-provoking dive into current affairs, Chip Le Grand's collection is an essential addition to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this category to discover how Le Grand's robust storytelling and critical insights unravel the complexities of modern governance and social dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lockdown-by-chip-le-grand-9781922633446","title":"Lockdown","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does a city go from being the world’s most liveable to its most locked down? For 262 days, Melbourne was cocooned by stay-at-home orders. Businesses were forcibly closed, classrooms shuttered, and community and social life relegated to an impersonal online world. To stop the spread of a virus, people were prevented from saying goodbye to dying loved ones, children were separated from their parents, and playground equipment was taped off like a crime scene. Through successive COVID winters, the state of Victoria was isolated from the rest of the federation and Melbourne from the rest of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur remarkable success was to eliminate the virus—at least for a time—achieving something no other city had. We kept alive people who otherwise would have died and prevented serious illness in others. As Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews declared when Melbourne emerged from its final, protracted quarantine: ‘We have saved lives, we have kept people safe.’ But this came at a severe cost, one unlikely to be fully understood for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 25 January 2020, the day a man recently arrived from Wuhan walked into the emergency department of a Melbourne suburban hospital and Australia recorded its first case of COVID-19, journalist Chip Le Grand has reported on the pandemic from his home city, detailing the Victorian Government’s machinations in response to an unprecedented public health crisis. \u003cem\u003eLockdown\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of Melbourne’s singular pandemic experience, an examination of the decisions taken in pursuit of COVID-zero, and the consequences of those decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849516241132,"sku":"9781922633446","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14745583482872.jpg?v=1759048061"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/chip-le-grand.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}