Introduction

Authors

Hugh C. Mackay, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

38972

Publication Details

Mackay, H. C. (2008). Introduction. In D. Horne (Eds.), The Lucky Country by Donald Horne (pp. ix-xviii). Camberbell, Victoria: Penguin Books.

Abstract

The ABC broadcaster Peter Thompson once shared a taxi with Donald Horne and found him in an exasperated state. Horne was voicing, yet again, his frustration at having to listen to people misinterpreting his phrase Ithe lucky country'. It had become an albatross around his neck.

Link to publisher version (URL)

Penguin Books