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We live in an uncertain world with change occurring faster than
most of us would like. The changes encompass political, social,
medical, technological and environmental domains that have an
impact on us all. Fragility and Hope in a World of Uncertainty seeks
to provide a measured and timely response to our concerns, with
contributions from well-known Australians who care deeply
about the issues that continue to challenge us, including climate
change, generational and gender inequality,mental health, and
nuclear weapons. The selection of essays in the second part of the
book showcases the themes and talent of the Young Writers who
participated in the Future Leaders Writing Prizes.
There is an explosion of knowledge in human genetics. Today scientists can assess all three billion chemicals of the whole genome in any individual in a matter of hours. This can result in prediction of future disease allowing individuals to take steps to prevent or at least minimise the risk of problems from genetic disease. Testing can prevent future generations from having a familial disease through testing of an established pregnancy or through use of in vitro fertilisation.
However, there are major ethical and legal issues arising from genetic testing.
Genes for Life, written by Australian and International academics and writers, provides information about the latest advances in genetics, how people can benefit and, conversely, be harmed by this ever evolving and exciting technology.
Media Innovation & Disruption, written by leading journalists, academics and media executives, explores the demise of the old crumbling traditional media models, fragmented audiences and declining investor interest and the rise of new disruptive media technology, which is creating new markets and investor value.
The book looks backward, takes a realistic view of the present and peeks into the future. It explores the wealth of opportunity and creativity which is emerging in the media innovation and disruption landscape. The many challenges in this new landscape, including the growth and influence of social media, are also discussed by the authors: Margaret Simons, Sue Green, Michelle Guthrie, Andrew Jaspan, Denise Ryan Costello, Tim Dunlop, Penny O’Donnell, Matthew Ricketson, Bill Birnbauer, Belinda Barnet, Andrew Dodd and Julian Thomas.
This book is about your rights and those of others. The chapters in Humane Rights,
written by leading advocates, academics and jurists, cover rights in Australia and Internationally. They are challenging and demand much attention. We should all be greatly concerned about the issues discussed in this book by Michael Kirby, Julian Burnside, Kelley Johnson, Gillian Triggs, Kate Auty,
Ian Lowe, Gareth Evans, Spencer Zifcak, Phoebe Wynn-Pope, Pip Ross and John Riordan.
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Individual chapters in Future Leaders publications are available to download.
Award winners
Writing by winners of the Future Leaders writing awards are available to download.
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