{"product_id":"2026200007389-secondhand-orr","title":"Orr","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis definitive account chronicles the tumultuous saga of Sydney Orr, the first professor of philosophy to be dismissed from an Australian university. W. H. C. Eddy meticulously dissects the controversial 1956 case at the University of Tasmania, where Orr was terminated following allegations of an improper relationship with a student. The narrative unfolds as a complex legal and ethical drama, set against the backdrop of post-war academia and the rigid moral landscape of the 1950s.\n\nEddy provides a gripping exploration of institutional power, academic freedom, and the fallibility of judicial processes. His prose is both analytical and deeply invested in the pursuit of justice, reflecting a profound commitment to civil liberties. As a work of historical investigative journalism, Orr remains a landmark text for understanding the intersection of personal reputation, political pressure, and the internal politics that shaped Australian higher education during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887898898651,"sku":"2026200007389-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/95775c7b-6664-406a-846e-c07a402044c9.png?v=1781748319","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007389-secondhand-orr","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}