June 2013 New Title Releases
The Language of the Unheard
Author
John Falzon
ISBN
9781921946356
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width 197
135
Pages
154
Published
01/11/2012
Category
Religion & beliefs
Publisher
Garratt Publishing
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Martin Luther King once observed that ‘a riot’ is, at bottom, the language of the unheard. Change does not come from above. The history of social justice and change has been written by social movements. However, first, we must all acknowledge these problems as our problems and not someone else’s. An enriching, provocative book challenging us all to ‘hear’ the individual voices of those relegated to the edges of society. Falzon uses potent poetry as well as prose to bring the marginalized to life. A must read for everyone, particularly those with a genuine interest in social justice for all. New passions are coming to the surface in societies around the globe. Popular uprisings and social critiques are emerging in response to disempowerment, exclusion and the dismantling of public services and disinvestment in public goods. Martin Luther King once observed that: "a riot is, at bottom, the language of the unheard"; a cold shoulder comes at a price... This book explores some of the stories that lie at the heart of the current upheavals, from the perspective of a country that is still yet to resolve its fundamental contradiction of invasion and colonisation, opting instead for a paternalistic and punitive programme of control over its First Peoples. Dr John Falzon is an advocate for a more equitable society. He trained in sociology and poetics. Falzon has worked in academia, research and advocacy in civil society organisations and community development. He has been the Chief Executive of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia since 2006. He has been a poet since 1973. www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
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