Description
Discover 'Writing to the Wire,' a compelling collection of poems that dives deep into the complexities of Australian identity and the asylum-seeking experience. This poignant anthology reveals how the politicization of asylum in Australia has led to a chilling desensitization to human suffering. The poems encapsulate the voices of Australians and those yearning to be part of this landscape, reflecting our collective ethics and the moral dilemmas we face. By exploring themes of justice, vulnerability, and belonging, this book encourages readers to engage in meaningful dialogue about who we are and who we aspire to be. With a brand new condition and published by UWA Publishing in 2016, this essential literary work is more than just poetry; it’s a call to empathy and understanding, offering a fresh perspective on societal issues. Shipping for this item is free, with an expected delivery time of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, cancellation is not permitted. Grab a copy of 'Writing to the Wire' and embrace a transformative reading experience that speaks to the heart of our national conscience.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742588667
Year: 2016
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Surely we are better than this?
The seeking of asylum in Australia has been
politicised in recentdecades. Our national conversation has
vilified people fleeingpersecution and desensitised the Australian
polity to human suffering.We are further marginalising the most
vulnerable groups in the worldand at greater expense than accommodating
refugees in thecommunity. What impact does this have upon
our collective ethics andnational identity? And if our public
conversation is steering us intomurky moral territory, where may a
dissenting voice be heard?
Writing to the Wire is a collection of
poems by Australians and peoplewho would like to be Australians. It is a
book about the idea of beingAustralian. It is about who we are and who
we would rather be. Writingto the Wire offers new ways to understand
injustice, to speak out andtell stories. Poetry can show us what we're
thinking and feeling in away our politics has failed to do.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742588667
Year: 2016
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Surely we are better than this?
The seeking of asylum in Australia has been
politicised in recentdecades. Our national conversation has
vilified people fleeingpersecution and desensitised the Australian
polity to human suffering.We are further marginalising the most
vulnerable groups in the worldand at greater expense than accommodating
refugees in thecommunity. What impact does this have upon
our collective ethics andnational identity? And if our public
conversation is steering us intomurky moral territory, where may a
dissenting voice be heard?
Writing to the Wire is a collection of
poems by Australians and peoplewho would like to be Australians. It is a
book about the idea of beingAustralian. It is about who we are and who
we would rather be. Writingto the Wire offers new ways to understand
injustice, to speak out andtell stories. Poetry can show us what we're
thinking and feeling in away our politics has failed to do.