ISBN10: 0702228796, ISBN13: 9780702228797, [publisher: University of Queensland Press] Softcover When he became Prime Minister in December 1972 Gough Whitlam was the first Labor Prime Minister for 23 years. Within days he had abolished conscription, withdrawn the remaining Australian troops from Viet Nam, negotiated diplomatic relations with China and initiated Federal aid to State and church schools and land rights for Aborigines. In this new book, completed after his 80th birthday, Whitlam reviews his career, examines the repercussions of the US withdrawal from Viet Nam and the Portuguese withdrawal from Timor in 1975 and the break-up of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. He discusses the decline of the Hawke Government, the rise and fall of Paul Keating and the resuscitation of John Howard. And he speculates about the future of our nation, and propounds the case for a Federal Republic. 1997. First edition. A good copy with shelf wear of the wraps and age tanning of the edges. 2.3 Centimeters X 15.4 Centimeters X 23 Centimeters
[York, WA, Australia] [Publication Year: 1997]

ISBN10: 0702228796, ISBN13: 9780702228797, [publisher: University of Queensland Press, St Lucia] Softcover SIGNED & briefly INSCRIBED by the former Prime Minister of Australia in black ink on title page: "Barbara, Regards. Gough". Signed with first name only. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Includes appendices, endnotes, plus index. With a foreword by the author. From rear cover (in part): "When he became Prime Minister in December 1972 Gough Whitlam was the first Labor Prime Minister for 23 years. Within days he had abolished conscription, withdrawn the remaining Australian troops from Viet Nam, negotiated diplomatic relations with China and initiated Federal aid to State and church schools and land rights for Aborigines. His Government established the Australia Council, the National Gallery and the Film Commission and sponsored the first national legislation on human rights, heritage and the environment. It abolished tertiary fees, introduced Medibank and reduced tariffs. Gough Whitlam resigned from Parliament in 1978 to become the first National Fellow at the Australian National University. He was a visiting professor at Harvard. He was ambassador to Unesco from 1983 to 1986 and has continued to campaign for Australia's complete adherence to UN, Unesco and ILO conventions. He chaired the National Gallery Council and the Australia-China Council. In this new book, completed after his 80th birthday, he covers his activities after ...
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ISBN10: 0702228796, ISBN13: 9780702228797, [publisher: Univ of Queensland Pr, Queensland, Australia] Softcover 339 pages. The cover is a little worn and creased. The page edges are lightly tanned. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size F: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm)
[Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 1997]
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St Lucia & London: University of Queensland Press, Date: 1997 The page edges are lightly tanned. 339 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.. Paper Back. Very Good. Size E: 8"-9" Tall (204-227mm). 1997. University of Queensland Press ISBN 0702228796 9780702228797 [AU]

ISBN10: 0702228796, ISBN13: 9780702228797, [publisher: UQP] Softcover Pictorial card covers in good to vg condition, 339 pages, illustrated; some light yellowing to page edges. well bound copy.
[Brisbane, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 1997]

ISBN10: 0702228796, ISBN13: 9780702228797, [publisher: University of Queensland Press, St Lucia] Softcover First Edition Illustrated with black and white photographs. 23 cm. 339 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear and edge wear to covers.
[Healesville, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 1997]
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University of Queensland Press 1997 Paperback Good Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.

ISBN10: 0702228796, ISBN13: 9780702228797, [publisher: Univ of Queensland Pr] Softcover Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.
[Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1997]

ISBN10: 0702228796, ISBN13: 9780702228797, [publisher: University of Queensland Pr (Australia)] Hardcover May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]