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9781869403799

Speaking Truth to Power Public Intellectuals Rethink New Zealand

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  • ISBN13:

    9781869403799

  • ISBN10:

    1869403797

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-09-01
  • Publisher: Auckland University Press

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Summary

Addressing the topic of public intellectuals in New Zealand, this collection illuminates the rich, complex lives of the thinkers who influence public life even as the public scorns them and their "ivory towers." New Zealand, a country regarded by somewithin and beyond its bordersas anti-intellectual, actually has a strong tradition of so-called "eggheads" who have offered their input to public policy for the betterment of all. The book features interviews from leading intellectuals, including Brian Easton, Jane Kelsey, Marilyn Waring, and the late Michael King, as well as revealing essays from the book's authors. With its revelations of the people who live the life of the mind, this work gives recognition to an important, if often rejected, group of opinionated thinkers.

Author Biography

Laurence Simmons is an associate professor in Film, Television and Media Studies at the University of Auckland.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why I am not a Public Intellectualp. 1
Essays: On Being a Public Intellectual
A Short History of 'the New Zealand Intellectual'p. 25
Bruce Jesson (1944-99) as a Public Intellectualp. 69
The Public Intellectual is a Dogp. 85
Interviews: Public Intellectuals Speak Out
Brian Eastonp. 105
Lloyd Geeringp. 128
Jane Kelseyp. 141
Marilyn Waringp. 164
Michael Kingp. 175
James Belichp. 195
Ian Weddep. 207
Ranginui Walkerp. 229
Sandra Coneyp. 251
Nicky Hagerp. 269
Roundtable Discussionsp. 289
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