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Ageing Matters by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Issues in Society Ser.
Older people make up a significant proportion of Australia¿s population ¿ over 1 in 7 people are aged 65 and over. Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world, however the success of our collective ageing has revealed a range of challenges and evidence of failures in how we treat ...Show more
Attitudes to Immigration by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Education | Series: Issues in Society Ser.
The Australian nation was founded on immigration; for several decades its growth and values have been sustained by multiculturalism and tolerance. Our population and economic growth have been underpinned by a large, legal, non-discriminatory immigration program with broad public support. However, increa ...Show more
Australian Farming and Agriculture by Justin Healey (Editor)
$28.00 AUD
Category: Education
Agriculture makes an important contribution to all Australian consumers and to the national economy, exporting two thirds of total production. The face of Australian agriculture has changed over the past two centuries as farmers have developed resilience and adapted to environmental and economic trends. ...Show more
Australia's Relations with China by Justin Healey (Editor)
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Category: Current Affairs | Series: Issues in Society Ser.
Charity and Giving by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Issues in Society Ser.
As a nation, Australians can be a generous people. The massive fundraising response to the bushfires last summer is a case in point. In addition to direct financial giving, many Australians donate goods to charities and not-for-profits, volunteer their time, become involved with fundraising for a specif ...Show more
Coping with Natural Disasters by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Current Affairs | Series: Issues in Society Ser.
Democracy in Australia by Justin Healey (Editor)
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Category: Reference | Series: Issues in Society Ser.
In a disrupted time of pandemic and recession, Australia has never been more reliant on clear leadership from its elected representatives, while also requiring greater co-operation among its citizens. Striking a balance between accountability and robust governance is a challenge during an era of reduced ...Show more
Epidemics and Pandemics by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Issues in Society Ser.
The devastating, widespread experience of COVID-19 has captured the world¿s attention this year, however epidemics and pandemics are not a new phenomenon. Throughout history, civilisation has endured a number of major infectious disease outbreaks. The novel coronavirus continues its spread, infecting an ...Show more
Issues in Society #443 Physical Inactivity by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Education
Only about a third of children and under half of adults are meeting Australia¿s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines. Most children exceed the recommended amount of screen-based activity time, while time spent sitting at leisure goes up in adults as they get older. Inactivity increases o ...Show more
Issues in Society #444 Food Insecurity and Waste by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Education
Australia is a prosperous country, yet there remains a sizeable portion of the population who lack a regular supply of nutritious and affordable food, either going hungry or relying on assistance from charities and food banks. In the past year alone, more than four million Australians have been in a sit ...Show more
Issues in Society #445 Indigenous People and Criminal Justice by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Education
Indigenous Australians are the most incarcerated people on Earth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders make up 2% of all Australians, yet constitute 27% of the nation¿s prison population. Over-representation in the criminal justice system by indigenous men, women and young people is a persistent and g ...Show more
Issues in Society #446 Poverty and Inequality in Australia by Justin Healey (Editor)
$30.00 AUD
Category: Education
Australia has experienced its longest ever period of economic growth over the last quarter century. Yet, there is growing debate about the distribution of benefits from this growth, and the extent to which inequality is increasing. One in eight adults and more than one in six children are living in pove ...Show more