Explore the profound insights of 'Unquiet Time: Aotearoa New Zealand in a Fast Changing World,' a must-read book that serves as a lens into the evolving political and cultural landscape of New Zealand in 2020, 2021, and beyond. Written by acclaimed journalist Colin James, this paperback edition meticulously analyzes the complex dynamics of a nation grappling with unprecedented changes. With dimensions of 163 x 240 mm and a substantial 320 pages, this brand new reprint delves into the pivotal issues shaping New Zealand's future amidst global upheavals like climate change, economic shifts, and social reformation.

Colin James's expertise in political and economic analysis shines through as he navigates the unique challenges faced by Aotearoa, from environmental sustainability to the impacts of pandemics and globalization. His thought-provoking narrative encourages readers to reflect on New Zealand's identity in a multicultural world, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, business leaders, and anyone invested in the future of our society. Discover opportunities and solutions within the pages of 'Unquiet Time.'

This enlightening text invites readers to confront defining questions of our era and offers insights that resonate deeply within the context of modern New Zealand. Join the movement towards understanding and action as we chart our path into the next decade with clarity and purpose.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 163 x 240 mm
Pages: 320
Bind: paperback
Author: Colin James Publisher: Fraser Books
Publication Date: 10-07-2017

NEW REPRINT - More praise for the one book that explains New Zealand and the public psyche in 2020, 2021 and beyond like no other. “James has over several decades honed his skills at political and economic analysis, with the result that he is uniquely able amongst our present cluster of political commentators to analyse trends, discern shifts in our cultural values and attitudes and point out defining issues facing our policymakers and societal leaders, whether in government or business.” Ross Tanner, former Deputy State Services Commissioner, in Public Sector Journal In Unquiet Time, Colin James describes a world in disorder as it rebalances politically, economically and demographically with a technology that is changing the way we live and ‘work’ and globalising us in new ways; looming environmental limits, climate change and biosecurity and pandemic threats; a need for new thinking; and likely major shocks such as pandemics. This, tiny Aotearoa/New Zealand must navigate as it goes into the 2020s. Much has changed since the last big social and policy upheaval in the 1980s - how this country conducts itself internationally, its bicultural makeup turning multicultural, its management and mismanagement of a unique but threatened natural environment, its economy and its now unequal society. There are many challenges but also many opportunities. Who will we be? Unquiet Time poses the questions and suggests some answers. Author Colin James is a journalist who has speciali