Literary critic Peter Craven's selection of the best essays published in Australia in 2000. Topics covered include media coverage of the s11 protests, Pauline Hanson and the media, Paul Keating's legacy, John Howard's refusal to apologise, the republic, the death of political parties, the city versus the bush, and the Harry Potter phenomenon. Includes notes on contributors. Contributors include Linda Jaivin, John Birmingham, Don Watson, Clive James, Robert Manne, Ruth Park, David Malouf and Helen Garner. Includes introductory essay by the editor and notes on the contributors. Published annually.