Panic by David Marr POETRY barbed look at the state

barbed look at the state of the union and the American malaise

Whether we’re aware of it or not

with some handy hints on how to make it more

' – Fiona Wood

She shows how the mining industry learned to run fear campaigns

Panic by David Marr POETRY barbed look at the statePanic (noun) . A sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behaviour. Australians see themselves as a relaxed and tolerant bunch. But scratch the surface and you'll uncover an extraordinary level of fear. Cronulla. Henson. Hanson. Wik . Haneef. The Boats. . . . Panic shows all of David Marr's characteristic insight, quick wit and brilliant prose as he cuts through the froth and fury that have kept Australia simmering over