{"title":"Kim Carr","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the engaging world of Kim Carr, an esteemed author renowned for his insightful explorations into politics and current affairs. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the political landscape, Carr’s works invite readers to delve into the complexities of modern governance and societal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his significant contributions is \u003cem\u003eA Long March\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating examination of political trends and their far-reaching impacts on both national and global scales. This title, like his others, offers a thoughtful perspective, encouraging readers to reflect on the intricate dynamics that shape our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKim Carr's books are essential reading for anyone interested in the ever-evolving sphere of politics and current affairs. Each page is crafted to inform and challenge, making his collection a valuable resource for readers seeking to broaden their understanding of contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking writings of Kim Carr in our Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs section, where his works stand out for their depth and clarity. Whether you're a seasoned political enthusiast or new to the field, Carr’s writings promise to enrich your perspective and stimulate your intellectual curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-long-march-by-kim-carr-9781922979872","title":"A Long March","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1975, as Gough Whitlam's government hurtled towards its demise, a nineteen-year-old arts student at the University of Melbourne, Kim Carr, began a long march.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaised in an avowedly blue-collar household headed by his boilermaker father, Carr eschewed what he regarded as the fripperies of student politics and went directly for the real thing. He joined his local Labour Party branch, signing up from day one as an active soldier in the labour movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForty-nine years later, Kim Carr is still part of the Labour army. He served in the Senate for twenty-nine years, was a minister in the Rudd and Gillard governments, a secretary of the Socialist Left faction, and a national convenor of the Left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Long March\u003c\/i\u003e tells a rich and engaging story about a long life in Labour—the often-fraught processes of the formulation and development of policy, the maintenance and manoeuvrings of factions, the personal enmities and conflicting ambitions, the raw use of power inside party forums, political offices, unions, the caucus, the front bench, and the bureaucracy. It also looks forward, addressing a key question: How should Labour argue the case for a workable, appealing, durable version of social democracy for twenty-first-century Australia?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as a revealing memoir, this is a comprehensive analysis of today's political landscape told through the life of one of the ALP's longest-serving members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830015348972,"sku":"9781922979872","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18209843482872.jpg?v=1758268716"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kim-carr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}