{"title":"Chris Goddard","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Chris Goddard, an influential author in the realms of education and reference. With a focus on thought-provoking and eye-opening subjects, Goddard's writings delve into critical social issues that challenge readers to think deeply about the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in Goddard's collection is \u003cem\u003eHuman Rights Overboard: Seeking Asylum in Australia\u003c\/em\u003e. This engaging book shines a spotlight on the complex realities faced by asylum seekers in Australia, providing an insightful exploration of human rights concerns and the experiences of those seeking refuge. Through meticulous research and poignant storytelling, Goddard invites readers to reflect on the humanitarian aspects of immigration policy and the global responsibilities that accompany them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoddard's works are designed not only to inform but also to engage a wide audience, making difficult topics accessible and relatable. His books serve as essential resources for those interested in education, human rights, and current affairs. Whether you are a student, educator, or simply an inquisitive reader, Chris Goddard's collection offers a rich tapestry of knowledge and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the range of Goddard's works today and become part of the conversation on some of the most pressing issues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"human-rights-overboard-seeking-asylum-in-australia-by-linda-briskman-9781921372407","title":"Human Rights Overboard: Seeking Asylum in Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, in the wake of the Cornelia Rau scandal, a citizen's inquiry was established to bear witness to events in Australian immigration-detention facilities. Until then, the federal government had refused to conduct a broad-ranging investigation into immigration detention in Australia, and the operations within detention centres had been largely shrouded in official secrecy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe People's Inquiry into Detention (as it came to be called) heard heartbreaking evidence about asylum-seekers' journeys to Australia, their detention process, life in detention, and life after detention. In total, around 200 people testified to the inquiry, and a similar number of written submissions were received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuman Rights Overboard\u003c\/em\u003e draws together, for the first time, the oral testimony and written submissions from the inquiry in a powerful and vital book that stands as an indelible record of one of Australia's bleakest legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClearly and comprehensively presented, the book is a haunting journey guided by voices from every side of the fence—former immigration detainees, refugee advocates, lawyers, doctors, psychiatrists, and former detention and immigration staff. Together, their stories bear testimony to a humanitarian disaster that Australia caused, and that must be remembered so that it never happens again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by prominent humanitarian lawyer Julian Burnside, \u003cem\u003eHuman Rights Overboard\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential book that will resonate with the Australian public and, indeed, the world, for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354830033132,"sku":"9781921372407","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2135193482872.jpg?v=1744289949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/chris-goddard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}