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The First Stone:

Some Questions about Sex and Power
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Picador/Pan Macmillan Australia, Jan 1, 1995 - Feminism - 222 pages
Bestselling title in which the author examines the issue of sexual harassment through the true story of two women who accused the master of Ormond College, University of Melbourne, of indecent assault. The book focuses on Garner's personal response to the event and greater issues of sex and power. The author has written many acclaimed novels and short stories, including 'Monkey Grip' and 'The Last Days of Chez Nous'.

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User Review  - Jodie Sinclair - Goodreads

Very well researched, certainly raised a lot of dinner party issues. Read full review

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User Review  - Melissa Van - Goodreads

Read this book for book club last year and never had we had such deep discussions about subject matter as then. Garner's book is highly readable although not necessarily enjoyable. Interesting ... Read full review

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