Contemporary Politics in Australia provides a lively and wide-ranging introduction to the study of Australian politics. Written by a diverse range of experts, the book offers a comprehensive overview of current theories, debates and research in Australian political science and looks forward to new developments. It encompasses not only formal and institutionally based politics, but also the informal politics of everyday life, including the politics of Australian culture and media.
The book is divided into six key sections that cover:
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Editors
Rodney Smith, University of Sydney
Ariadne Vromen, University of Sydney
Ian Cook, Murdoch University, Western Australia
Contributors
Adrian Little, Allan McConnell, Rodney Smith, Ian Cook, Simon Tormey, Bob Howard, Diarmuid Maguire, Shaun Wilson, Kerstin Hermes, Kathy Edwards, Peter Chen, Catriona Elder, Norm Kelly, Nick Economou, Stephen Mills, Ben Spies-Butcher, Anika Gauja, Darren Halpin, Carolyn Hendriks, Ariadne Vromen, John Uhr, Norman Abjorensen, Paul Strangio, Maria Maley, Anne Tiernan, Katherine Gelber, Marcus Haward, Louise Chappell, Suzanne Jamieson, Tim Battin, Toby Fattore, Brendan Gleeson, Wendy Steele, Virginia Watson, Amanda Elliot, Jancie Dudley, Maryanne Kelton
The book is divided into six key sections that cover:
- political theory
- politics in everyday Australian life
- elections
- participation and representation
- the Australian state
- contemporary political and public policy issues
Features:
- Provides a comprehensive coverage of Australian politics, including an in-depth exploration of political theories and how these connect with current issues and debates
- Written by a diverse range of experts from around Australia
- Covers the 'politics in everyday Australian life', including cultural and media politics, as well as 'formal' politics
Editors
Rodney Smith, University of Sydney
Ariadne Vromen, University of Sydney
Ian Cook, Murdoch University, Western Australia
Contributors
Adrian Little, Allan McConnell, Rodney Smith, Ian Cook, Simon Tormey, Bob Howard, Diarmuid Maguire, Shaun Wilson, Kerstin Hermes, Kathy Edwards, Peter Chen, Catriona Elder, Norm Kelly, Nick Economou, Stephen Mills, Ben Spies-Butcher, Anika Gauja, Darren Halpin, Carolyn Hendriks, Ariadne Vromen, John Uhr, Norman Abjorensen, Paul Strangio, Maria Maley, Anne Tiernan, Katherine Gelber, Marcus Haward, Louise Chappell, Suzanne Jamieson, Tim Battin, Toby Fattore, Brendan Gleeson, Wendy Steele, Virginia Watson, Amanda Elliot, Jancie Dudley, Maryanne Kelton
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