Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1981, Softcover (Stiff Boards), Book Condition: Good, Dust Jacket Condition: No, First

62 pp., introduction by author, list of other lectures. Illustrated cover, showing King Canute trying to keep back the tide, with yellow background and white and black writing on front panel and black on spine. Corners of the book slightly bent & scuffed there has been sunning to the spine. Some grubby marks to the front and back panel. The author puts forth the argument that Australia needs to think about government and government policies, rather than govern with out doctrines or by gut instincts, due to world influences. "Each year the ABC invites a prominent Australian to present the results of his work and thinking on major social, scientific or cultural issues in a series of radio talks known as the Boyer Lectures.". Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Politics & Government; Politics -- Australian; ISBN: 0642975906. ISBN/EAN: 9780642975904. Inventory No: 0101012.