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They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: Peter Carey, Australian Writer

16/10/2010

Peter Carey, Australian Writer

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Peter Carey, Australian Writer

Writer Peter Carey says reading is essential for democracy

Award-winning author Peter Carey says democracy is being corroded by ignorance, and that reading can save it.

Award-winning Australian novelist Peter Carey talks to Mike Williams about his life and work, and the differences between his native Australia, and adopted home of New York.  

His latest book is set in America, where Carey says democracy is in peril because children no longer read and are bombarded by popular culture. 

Listen to Peter Carey discussing writing, politics and his personal history in conversation with Mike Williams on The Interview.

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