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Title:
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Turning Points |
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Authors:
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Moon, Paul |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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264 |
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Year:
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2013 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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In this highly readable and lively history of New Zealand, leading historian Paul Moon identifies twenty turning points that mark a defining moment in the development of the country. Singling out these episodes he provides an opportunity for us to understand how one event or a series of incidents could lead to a significant change of direction - and what might have occurred had this event not taken place. Presented as distinct stories and illustrated with photographs and paintings drawn from the archives, the end result is a rounded and fascinating view of an emerging nation.
From first discovery of land and Hongi Hika's visit to England much later, the turning points describe early settlement, race relations, economics, international alliances and social and cultural change - up to the point when MMP irrevocably changed the political landscape. [Taken from book cover.]
Comments from Groups: Most people thought that this book should be in everyone's library at home. It is very well researched and was thought provoking. There was quite a bit of discussion on the Springbok tour, the Maketu execution, 1842, and the Maori urban migration. Waikanae 001 Excellent. Good discussion material. Richmond 004 An easy enjoyable read, and together with Raymond Huber's notes and discussion questions, provided a stimulating discussion. An interesting way to view NZ history. Havelock North 012 Older members appreciated reading about earlier days in NZ history. Younger ones appreciated the more recent events. An impressive book. Timaru 019 A very important book - it gave us insights, although some felt you had to 'chew' your way through it. It's really a book to own! Te Kuiti 002 The book got a mixed reception from our group, with a few learning some facts about their own country! Auckland 016
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Historical, MÄori, Political, Social commentary/perspectives |
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Reviews
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By: CHCH 549
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2024-11-15 21:08:32 |
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Positive points were the clear style of writing and lack of distracting detail. Against it were some readers' concerns about the white-male focus for the selection of "turning points" and the rather school history-text feel to it. Good for us to be reminded of these key events in our country's history, and there was plenty of discussion of them. |
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By: LOWER 021
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2022-07-27 13:36:32 |
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The group found this very informative and challenging. Views were very polarised on Moon's choice of some turning points, and felt others could have been included. Some found the arguments controversial, and the book provoked a great and wide ranging debate. Others felt that Moon had written a bold and helpful book. |
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By: JERV 001
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2021-08-25 14:18:22 |
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Great conversation/discussion towards modern NZ with respect to the Maori Urban drift, Aotearoa, Te Reo movement, women's voting, ANZUS etc. Many gave their own turning points they would have included eg. Women's Movement 1971, WWII, Spanish flu. A book to discover NZ history in short chapters that should encourage people to find out more detail in other historic fiction. |
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By: HAMIL 034
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2021-04-16 14:16:26 |
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We enjoyed the book. It brought much thoughtful discussion on how the events have affected our lives. Some events, like housing, have not changed. |
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By: GISB 003
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2021-04-09 14:06:34 |
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Created great discussion. Group particularly interested in the chapters on 'Turning Points' they had lived through, or were familiar with. We liked the chapter lengths. |
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By: BLENH 007
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2020-06-15 11:50:09 |
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We all enjoyed the book, and the episodes picked were felt to be accurate. Several commented that they learnt new historical facts. We were pleased that Maori history was given a significant emphasis - it was helpful to me as a recent migrant. A good book, clearly written. |
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