A Sense of Balance

John Howard

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HARPER360
17 August 2022

Australasian & Pacific history; Political science & theory; Conservatism & right-of-centre democratic ideologies; Central government policies; Geopolitics; Bargains; Australian Society

On how our sense of balance has defined us as a nation and will safeguard our future.

In the years that John Howard served in the national parliament he came to understand the special character of Australia; to appreciate its strengths and weaknesses; and most importantly to respect the sense of balance in the formulation of public policy that has long defined us as a nation and made Australia an attractive destination for people from across the world.

In this book he explores this balance, its foundations and its future. Written against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as some of the more contested political events of recent years - the election of Donald Trump, the Brexit vote, the rise of China, and, within our own country, a carousel of six prime ministers in eleven years - these reflections touch on how Australia has responded to pressure over the last decade or so. Commentary on these subjects from politicians, opinion writers and social media can sometimes seem shrill and divisive. Australia's 25th and second longest serving prime minister has faith that no matter what challenges and extremes threaten to upset our sense of balance, the country's institutions and people will remain robust into the foreseeable future.

PRAISE

'John Howard's ongoing and important contribution to this country continues with his latest laser sharp book, A Sense of Balance. No former leader understands the Australian character better than our 25th Prime Minister' Janet Albrechtsen, columnist

By: John Howard
Imprint: HARPER360
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781460762622
ISBN 10: 1460762622
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 17 August 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Howard was Australia's 25th prime minister and our second longest serving PM. After a meteoric rise to become treasurer at 38, the self-described economic radical and social conservative was sidelined. Years later, Howard bounced back to lead the Coalition to a resounding victory. He is the author of the bestselling autobiography Lazarus Rising and of The Menzies Era about Australia's longest serving prime minister, Robert Menzies.