The Monthly Magazine is an independent Australian publication exploring as its cover states — politics, culture and society. The contributors are exceptional, the presentation and design is considered, elegant and generous and its format is spare and practical.

The May 2008 issue has — Australian indigenous leader Noel Pearson explores US democrat presidential candiate Obama; New Zealand‘s social revolution; there is compelling letter on the Great Barrier Reef and it‘s imminent collapse, the sixth in living history, due to global warming; and James Button writes a touching tribute to his father — John Button to start with. If a friend, library or local café has a copy its reviews, essays, letters and encounters are well worth your consideration.

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