Blog Spotlight

Added three new blogs to my links list, and thought they deserved special mention.

First up: China Issue. It's a formal, academic and in-depth analysis of China, courtesy of my good sinophile friend Laurie. Highly recommended as a change from the 'dull binary that passes for thought in the public realm' (a phrase I read in the ALR last weekend). Also, Laurie will be appearing on SBS radio soon with a report! Very cool, and details shall be republished here as they emerge.

Next is matjin-nehen, which I found through Laurie, incidently. Hard to generalise, but linguistics and Australian politics seem to be the main focus. There's fascinating stuff on an Australian language which the author is researching. There's entertaining analysis of Johnny and Kevie's latest stumblings. Most importantly, it's always well written and considered, and there's often an intellectual melee of some sort going on. Good times. Join in!

Finally, The 88's could be said to be a pizza with a philosophy base, and toppings of the two former blogs. That metaphor didn't quite work as I'd hoped, but hopefully it's perked enough of your interest to check it out. The author is the enigmatic 88.