The most powerful messages coming from contemporary Australian society appear to contradict each other. The economy is booming, but poverty is increasing. Many people are crippled by the distress of unemployment; others are equally crippled by the stress of overwork. Our cultural diversity is a shining example to the world, yet many Australians still seem to regard it as a fatal flaw in our national character. We're generally optimistic about the future, yet we are suffering from an epidemic of depression.
In this illuminating book, Australia's leading social researcher Hugh Mackay picks his way through the swirling ambiguities and finds evidence of a fundamental shift in our way of thinking about Australia. We're becoming more open-minded, less resistant to change, and more prepared to take control of our own lives. A quiet revolution is taking place in our attitude to everything from relationships to politics, religion, technology and work. To understand Australian society at the turn of the century, we need to appreciate the causes - and the speed - of this revolution.
'Turning Point' is the definitive analysis of contemporary Australia... a guidebook for our times. It is essential reading for anyone who cares about Australia's future.
