Awards
- Short-listed for Non-Fiction 2008 (Australia)
- Short-listed for Queensland Premier's Literary Award 2008 (Australia)
- Short-listed for Queensland Premier's Literary Awards: Best Non-fiction Book 2007
- Short-listed for The Harry Williams Award for Advancing Public Debate 2007 (Australia)
- Short-listed for The Queensland Premier's Literary Award 2007 (Australia)
- Shortlisted for Queensland Premier's Literary Awards: Best Non-fiction Book 2007.
- Winner of The Harry Williams Award for Advancing Public Debate 2007 (Australia)
- Winner of Walkley Non-Fiction Book Award 2007
- Winner of Walkley Non-Fiction Book Award 2007.
Overview
WINNER OF THE WALKLEY NON-FICTION BOOK AWARD WINNER, QUEENSLAND PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARD, THE HARRY WILLIAMS AWARD FOR ADVANCING PUBLIC DEBATE SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE NSW PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD AND BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AWARD How do we rank a man who raised millions for people in need but whose actions wasted millions in support of unworthy mates and poor public policy? How do we define someone who on his own found jobs for the out of work but who routinely trashed the careers of others? These are some of the many paradoxes of Alan Jones. Why was he adored? Why is he reviled? Why did this talk radio host have the power to dine with presidents, lecture prime ministers and premiers, and influence government ministers? And how is it that he could not only survive such a scandal as the 'cash for comment' affair, but go on to greater reward? Chris Masters seeks the answers to these questions and in doing so reveals a complex individual and the potent relationship he has with both Struggle Street and the big end of town. Compelling and probing, Jonestown takes us to the hazardous intersection of populism and politics. It reaches deep into a powerful industry and exposes the myth and the magic of a very powerful man. 'Tough and impassioned this is a finely written and sparkling book.' - Bridget Griffen-Foley, Sydney Morning Herald 'Masters unveils a richly detailed and surprisingly rounded portrait of Jones...profoundly disturbing reading.' - Matthew Ricketson, The Age
Full Product Details
Author: Chris Masters
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Dimensions:
Width: 13.00cm
, Height: 4.10cm
, Length: 19.50cm
Weight: 0.624kg
ISBN: 9781741753202
ISBN 10: 1741753201
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 01 September 2007
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Chris Masters PSM is a powerful force in Australian journalism. A multi Walkley Award winner, his reports 'The Big League' and 'The Moonlight State' both led to royal commissions that helped transform the nation. He spent extended periods with Australian forces in Afghanistan, and he is also the author of the bestselling Uncommon Soldier, No Front Line and Flawed Hero.
