Critical Realism: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Roy Bhaskar
By Andrew Collier
Verso, 1994
Plato Etc: The Problems of Philosophy and their Resolution
By Roy Bhaskar
Verso, 1994
Reviewed by Neville Spencer
The philosophical
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By Francesca Davidson
On June 3, around 1500 people across Australia marked World Environment Day by taking to the streets demanding an end to environmental destruction.
From Sydney, Sandra Wallace reports that 300 people joined a march
Selling the air: the trade in 'pollution rights'
A carbon tax and similar market-based "solutions" to environmental problems have been canvassed in Australia by governments and by some environmental organisations. In the United States, reliance
By Mustafa Barghuthi
Nobody today questions the absolute need for a peaceful settlement of the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. There is, however, a growing awareness that the current peace process fails to meet the needs of the
Women teachers' union conference
By Julia Perkins
PERTH — Approximately 65 women — teachers, unionists, parents and interested individuals — attended the State School Teachers Union (SSTU) women's conference on May 27 to discuss
Cuban speaks on life under the US blockade
By Jim McIlroy
BRISBANE — Basilio Gutierrez, head of the Oceania and Asia section of ICAP (the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples), told a public meeting at the Trades and Labor
News briefs
CANBERRA — Another victim has fallen prey to the inadequacies of the ACT's health system. A young Aboriginal woman died while in the care of a major hospital in what are described by community representatives as "highly unusual
The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Neil Armfield
Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney, until July 2
Reviewed by Helen Jarvis
Neil Armfield's production of The Tempest launches the new Company B series at Belvoir Street, part of its
Forum discusses future of Cambodia
By Bill Mason
BRISBANE — Aid to Cambodia and solidarity with its people are now crucial if the brutal Khmer Rouge forces are to be defeated, Dr Helen Jarvis told a public forum at the Resistance Centre
Across the country, Resistance activists are preparing to attend its 24th national conference. The conference is being held in Melbourne from July 8-10 and is the largest socialist youth gathering held annually in Australia.
It is a focus for
Straight talk or hot air?
The University of New England issued new guidelines on May 23 which encourage students and staff to avoid the use, orally or in writing, of terms which are sexist, racist or offensive to people with disabilities.
By Max Lane
Prasetyadi Pancaputra, 25, a student from the University of Airlangga in Surabaya, went on a hunger strike in Jakarta, inside the foyer of the national parliament, between May 18 and June 2. He was demanding that the government
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