At the Crossroads - Three Essays

Bridget Williams Books, Wellington, 2002. Fade to spine, slight 'bump' to bottom of spine, slight foxing to page edges and end papers.

This provocative trio of original essays by a well-known New Zealand social activist focuses on the future of this country as it faces crucial choices. The Wobbly Bicycle: Globalisation on the Precipice addresses the controversy surrounding free trade and possible alternatives to it based on social justice and democracy. The Third Way: A Road to Nowhere takes on the political parties of New Zealand and the promises they have failed to fulfill. Finally, A Requiem for TINA: Taking the High Road argues against market-led approaches to nation building and offers more people-centric strategies. This is incisive commentary, designed to provoke discussion and debate....