An immensely powerful and bitingly satirical retelling of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Huck’s friend, the enslaved Jim.

Leading expert and US and Australian politics insider Bruce Wolpe reveals the many ways in which Australia has already been damaged by Donald Trump. Seeping into Australia from above and below, Trumpism has contaminated public debate, emboldened local political and religious extremists, diminished Australia's economy and international relations-and much more.

Wolpe predicts America's democracy won't survive a second Trump term. The implications for Australia and for the world are shocking. He explains how Australia can draw on its strengths to protect its democracy, economy and society from Trumpism, and where Australia is vulnerable and needs to build guardrails. He warns Australia might also face an existential question about ties with its most important ally.

'True, timely and terrifying' Sean Kelly, author of The Game

'As Wolpe masterfully shows us, the lesson of Trump is that our democracy is not a "set and forget" proposition, but rather demands constant vigilance.' - Sydney Morning Herald


'A timely warning and a potential survival guide' John Barron, Planet America

'A forensic analysis of how President Donald Trump invaded Australia's politics and prospects' Laura Tingle, ABC TV

'Highly recommended' - Larry Sabato, University of Virginia

'A must read for anyone who cares about Australian democracy' Zoe Daniel, Independent MP for Goldstein and author of Greetings from Trumpland

'This is a book you should read.' Natalie Barr, Sunrise

What Trump's Second Term Means for Australia was originally published in mid-2023 as Trump's Australia. It has been updated throughout and includes a new foreword.

Details

ISBN13: 9781761472848
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 320
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publication Date: 14 Jan 2025
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication City, Country: Sydney, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 198(H)x128(L)236
Weight (gm): 236

Author Biography

Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He worked with the Democrats in the US Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, he was a senior advisor for Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and he was a senior executive at Fairfax Media 1998 - 2009. He is author of The Committee, and Lobbying Congress.

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