Women Of The Year: A Collection Of Speeches By Australia's Most Successful Women
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At a time when women were reshaping the social, political, and cultural fabric of Australia, the voices collected in Women of the Year rang out with clarity, conviction, and purpose. This anthology gathers the speeches of Australia's most accomplished and celebrated women, presenting a remarkable record of achievement, ambition, and advocacy drawn from across the nation's professional and public life. Each address chronicles a unique journey — from the boardroom to the political chamber, from the arts to the sciences — offering readers an intimate window into the minds of women who dared to lead. Beyond its role as a historical document, Women of the Year stands as a testament to the power of oratory as a vehicle for social change. The collection captures the distinct voices of its contributors with authenticity and force, illustrating the breadth of talent that defined Australian womanhood in the late twentieth century. Rooted in the spirit of 1988 — a landmark year in Australia's national story — these speeches resonate with a relevance that transcends their era, leaving the reader to wonder: how much has changed, and how much still remains to be said?
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At a time when women were reshaping the social, political, and cultural fabric of Australia, the voices collected in Women of the Year rang out with clarity, conviction, and purpose. This anthology gathers the speeches of Australia's most accomplished and celebrated women, presenting a remarkable record of achievement, ambition, and advocacy drawn from across the nation's professional and public life. Each address chronicles a unique journey — from the boardroom to the political chamber, from the arts to the sciences — offering readers an intimate window into the minds of women who dared to lead. Beyond its role as a historical document, Women of the Year stands as a testament to the power of oratory as a vehicle for social change. The collection captures the distinct voices of its contributors with authenticity and force, illustrating the breadth of talent that defined Australian womanhood in the late twentieth century. Rooted in the spirit of 1988 — a landmark year in Australia's national story — these speeches resonate with a relevance that transcends their era, leaving the reader to wonder: how much has changed, and how much still remains to be said?