{"title":"Russell Skelton","description":"\u003cp\u003eRussell Skelton is a distinguished author with a keen eye for social and political intricacies, making his works a significant addition to any reader interested in Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs. Skelton's ability to dissect complex issues with clarity and depth is evident in his compelling narratives and insightful analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book, \u003cem\u003eKing Brown Country\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the Australian socio-political landscape, offering readers an in-depth view of the challenges and dynamics within indigenous communities. Skelton's distinctive voice not only informs but also invites readers to engage critically with the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his writings, Russell Skelton sheds light on pressing issues with both empathy and rigorous research, making his books essential reads for those seeking to understand the nuanced shifts in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"king-brown-country-by-russell-skelton-9781741756227","title":"King Brown Country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet with the backdrop of Papunya, a Northern Territory Aboriginal community whose history showed so much promise but whose dysfunction is now more prominent than its famous artwork, \u003cem\u003eKing Brown Country\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that has to be published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes to the core of Indigenous issues today to expose unmitigated misery, shocking levels of domestic violence and sex abuse, and extreme alcohol and substance dependency. But above all, it reveals how a powerful fiefdom was allowed to rule unchallenged and unchecked to the great detriment of a once secure community, and explains why the Intervention was necessary and why it may not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKing Brown Country\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and shaming portrait of a community in crisis. Papunya remains an emblem for the failure of all Australians to come to terms with the continent's oldest inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849378517228,"sku":"9781741756227","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3463953482808.jpg?v=1759044318"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/russell-skelton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}