Books of speeches are rarely published as a compendium of work by one person. After Words is unique in Australian publishing by virtue of its scale and range of subjects, and that all the speeches are the work of one eye and one mind: former Prime Minister Paul Keating. Each speech has been conceptualised, contextualised and crafted by Paul Keating. Subject to subject, idea to idea, the speeches are related in a wider construct, which is the way Paul Keating has viewed and thought about the world. The speeches reveal the breadth and depth of his interests - be they cultural, historical, or policy-focused - dealing with subjects as broad as international relations, economic policy and politics. Individual chapters range from a discussion of Jorn Utzon's Opera House through to the redesign of Berlin, the history of native title, the challenge of Asia, the role of the monarchy, to the shape of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, and more. After Words contains an analytic commentary on Australia's recent social and economic repositioning, in the minds of many, by its principal architect. The speeches, more often than not, go beyond observations, as Paul Keating sketches out new vistas and points to new directions. For those interested in matters that go to the future of Australia and the world, After Words presents, unmediated, a panoply of issues which the policy mind and writing style of Paul Keating has sculpted into a recognisable landscape.

By:   Paul Keating
Imprint:   Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 56mm,  Width: 240mm,  Spine: 162mm
Weight:   1.010kg
ISBN:  

9781742377599

ISBN 10:   1742377599
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   November 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Paul Keating was Australia's Treasurer (1983-91) and Prime Minister (1991-96). He championed a clutch of seminal changes to the country, including the reorientation of Australia's strategic and trade relationships with Asia, promoting Australia's shift to a republic, the development of a major legal structure to return lands to Australia's indigenous people and significant fiscal reforms which underpinned twenty years of economic growth. Paul Keating maintains his interest in politics, economics and foreign policy and contributes occasionally to the public debate. He is committed to aesthetic interests in architecture, the decorative arts and the romantic repertoire in classical music.

P J Keating, our 24th Prime Minister, was known for his piercing wit and colourful language. Since leaving office, he has written and delivered many speeches and articles. Now gathered together, these words on diverse topics - art, history, current affairs, society - provide a fascinating snapshot of the subjects, as well as the closest thing to autobiography there may be. Love him or hate him, this is an essential book for anyone interested in our recent history. Lindy