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On indignation

by Don Watson

An exploration of indignation and rage, examining family history and political figures to understand the nature of wounded pride. The text analyses the motivations behind personal and public displays of fury and the consequences of perceived injustice.

Accession 9746 ISBN 9780522855357 Publisher Melbourne University Press
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