Stuart Rees, "Cruelty or Humanity: Challenges, Opportunities and Responsibilities" (Policy Press, 2020)
Stuart Rees's\xa0Cruelty or Humanity: Challenges, Opportunities and Responsibilities\xa0(Policy Press, a Bristol University Press imprint,\xa02020)\xa0exposes politicians' fascination with cruelty in their deliberations about policies. Through empirical analysis, human stories and poetic commentary, he identifies non-destructive exercise of power, courageous public action and compelling humanitarian alternatives as the key to achieving a future in which dignity and equality flourish.\nDocumenting case studies from around the world, the book\xa0exposes politicians\u2019 cruel motives and the resulting outcomes. Using first-hand observations and insights from international poets, the work\xa0argues for courageous action to support non-violence in every aspect of public and private life for the survival of people, animals and the planet.\nStuart Rees is Professor Emeritus at the University of Sydney and a human rights activist in several countries. He is regarded as one of Australia\u2019s most consistent campaigners for justice.\nBede Haines is a solicitor, specialising in litigation and a partner at Holding Redlich, an Australian commercial law firm. He lives in Sydney, Australia. Known to read books, ride bikes and eat cereal (often). bede.haines@holdingredlich.com.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\nSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law