Fewer Rules, Better People Classics notes and other occasional pieces

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this book will stimulate a baby's developing senses while encouraging interaction and play between parent and child

The novel that put Australian literature on the map is now in a Vintage Classic edition

Fewer Rules, Better People Classics notes and other occasional piecesWherever there's a rule, there is someone with the power to apply or ignore it or add to it, in the interest of justice. From enforcing chores to issuing life sentences, decision makers deliver flawed and sometimes arbitrary outcomes. But is their use of discretion good or bad overall? As a society, should we seek to minimize or maximize discretion, with all its potential for bias and other kinds of human error? Reframing our understanding of justice