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What Happened to the Lucky Country?
What Happened to the Lucky Country?
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What Happened to the Lucky Country? is a sharp, provocative, and unflinching examination of Australia’s transformation—from a nation defined by resilience, mateship, and the “fair go” to one gripped by psychological fragility and ideological conformity. Damien Costas masterfully unpacks the social forces behind this shift, weaving together the collapse of the traditional family, the rise of helicopter parenting, the psychological manipulation of social media, and the ideological capture of universities. He presents a compelling argument that Australia’s cultural decline isn’t just political or economic—it’s psychological, rooted in a growing insecurity that has left an entire generation vulnerable to groupthink and institutional control. With piercing analysis and engaging storytelling, Costas challenges conventional wisdom, exposing how these forces created a “perfect storm” that reshaped Australian identity. From the erosion of the larrikin spirit to the nation’s startling compliance during the COVID-19 crisis, What Happened to the Lucky Country? is both a wake-up call and a roadmap for reclaiming the values that once made Australia great.
- Publisher: Independently published (9 April 2025)
- Paperback: 188 pages
- Dimensions: 13.97 x 1.09 x 21.59 cm
- Language: English
- Book Type: Paperback
- ISBN-13: 979-8316324385
A$17.30
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