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Showing the Way: Peter Oberlander and the Imperative of Global Citizenship
By Ken Cameron
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From subjects to citizens: it's a transition that people in many nations of the world have made during the last 100 years. But it hasn't been easy. Community building has been impeded by two world wars, economic hardship, oppression, persecution, and fumbling attempts at international order. It is undeniable, though, that humanity has made significant progress in empowering citizens to take control of their destiny.
This book traces that progress through the remarkable and previously-unpublished story of one man, Peter Oberlander. Born into a comfortable middle-class family in Vienna after World War I, he survived persecution and hostility in Austria, Britain and Canada to become a pioneer in showing how citizens can build democratic, humane and sustainable cities. His story reminds us that, as citizens with rights and responsibilities at the local, national and international levels, we have unprecedented power over our destiny.
Will we use that power for a better future or will we squander it through nativism, protectionism and tribal conflict?
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Ken Cameron BiographyKen Cameron was born in Tenterfield, New South Wales. He has worked as a director of film and television in Australia and the USA.He is the author of the novels THE PROVENANCE OF MADAME REY, LOST IN FRANCE and EDDIE PIKE IN PARIS, and the director of the feature films MONKEY GRIP, FAST TALKING and THE UMBRELLA WOMAN.His television directing credits include the mini-series BANGKOK HILTON, BRIDES OF CHRIST, THE OLDEST LIVING CONFEDERATE WIDOW TELLS ALL, MY BROTHER JACK and ANZAC GIRLS.He lives in Sydney and also spends time in the Quercy region of South-West France.
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