{"title":"Robert Manne","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Robert Manne collection, featuring a selection of thought-provoking works from one of Australia's most distinguished public intellectuals. Robert Manne is renowned for his incisive analysis and commentary on a wide range of topics. With a career spanning several decades, he has brought clarity and depth to discussions on politics, society, and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eBad News\u003c\/em\u003e and explore the intricate relationship between media and truth, where Manne critically evaluates how news is shaped and presented in contemporary times. Delve into his collection of essays, \u003cem\u003eLeft, Right, Left: Political Essays 1977-2005\u003c\/em\u003e, for a comprehensive journey through pivotal political and social changes over nearly three decades, reflecting Manne's evolving thoughts and insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRobert Manne: Political Essays and Debates\u003c\/em\u003e amalgamates his compelling arguments and reflections, offering readers a nuanced understanding of political landscapes. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Cypherpunk Revolutionary\u003c\/em\u003e provides a fascinating exploration of the life and impact of individuals who have shaped the debate surrounding digital privacy and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Manne's works are indispensable for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each book in this collection presents an opportunity to engage with sharp, insightful discourse that challenges and informs. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply someone keen on understanding the complexities of today's world, these texts offer valuable perspectives on the issues that matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"robert-manne-by-robert-manne-9781760645625","title":"Robert Manne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recollections of Australia's leading public intellectual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRobert Manne\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Australia's most profound political analysts. His memoir traces his intellectual roots, revealing how his family background and early years informed the questions he would spend his life trying to answer. It also provides a fascinating portrait of key political controversies, including intellectual combat over Pol Pot, Wilfred Burchett, Quadrant, the Stolen Generations, Manning Clark, the Howard government, the Murdoch press and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Cold War and the culture wars, Manne clashed with some of the most influential thinkers, writers and polemicists - Noam Chomsky, Les Murray, Leonie Kramer, Tom Keneally, Isi Leibler, Helen \"Demidenko\" Darville, Peter Craven, Paddy McGuinness, Keith Windschuttle and Andrew Bolt. This memoir recounts with surprising and unknown detail what really happened and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften subverting conventional notions of left and right, Manne is an original thinker who has helped shape the nation's discourse for decades. 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But what about in Australia, where he owns 70 per cent of the press? In \u003cem\u003eBad News\u003c\/em\u003e, Robert Manne investigates Murdoch's lead political voice here, the \u003cem\u003eAustralian\u003c\/em\u003e newspaper, and how it shapes debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2002, under the editorship of Chris Mitchell, the \u003cem\u003eAustralian\u003c\/em\u003e has come to see itself as judge, jury, and would-be executioner of leaders and policies. Is this a dangerous case of power without responsibility?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a series of devastating case studies, Manne examines the paper's campaigns against the Rudd government and more recently the Greens, its climate change coverage, and its ruthless pursuit of its enemies and critics. 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Pulling together the threads of his development, Manne shows how Assange became one of the most influential Australians of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'There are few original ideas in politics. In the creation of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange was responsible for one.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cypherpunk Revolutionary\u003c\/em\u003e provides a deep dive into the life of Julian Assange, tracing his journey from a tumultuous upbringing to becoming a pivotal figure in modern history. 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