"In his new book, Gideon Haigh goes beyond the banal exterior of the office and examines how they've shaped our cities, culture and collective history.In this deeply researched and engaging analysis, Haigh ponders if this is just a glimpse of things to come." -- Happy Magazine "Haigh recounts the evolution of the office with imagination and fairness, and he can turn a fine phrase when he wants to. The Momentous, Uneventful Day reads like a good story--and it is, for better or worse, the story of our lives." -- Derek Parker, Spectator Australia "Tracing its history as far back as ancient Egypt (but concentrating on the 20th century), author Gideon Haigh presents a thorough and interesting account of the office over time. His approach is not merely a collection of facts but rather an attempt to understand the office's impact on our culture and society, and vice versa.Haigh is an adept writer--clear, informative.His information is drawn from an astonishingly wide range of sources, including pop culture.

" -- Ian Halett, Books+Publishing Praise for The Racket: how abortion became legal in Australia : "Gideon Haigh is quite simply one of the best--and most intriguing--writers working in Australia today. He is amazingly prolific on a variety of subjects, but entirely consistent in delivering elegant prose that engages thoughtfully with his subject and wears its (often considerable) research lightly." -- Jo Case, Readings Monthly Praise for Asbestos House: the secret history of James Hardie Industries : "[A] serious, sombre and, at times, heart-rending account befitting a tragic and awful story.At all times Haigh's research is impeccable. This is the book's great strength--it could become the reference book on all matters relating to asbestos." -- Matthew Charles, Herald Sun.