Contemporary Politics in Australia: Theories, Practices and Issues - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521137535 ISBN 13: 9780521137539

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

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: • political theory • politics in everyday Australian life • elections • participation and representation • the Australian state • contemporary political and public policy issues Contemporary Politics in Australia challenges the assumption that the study of Australian politics can be dry, descriptive or uncontroversial. Rather, it encourages an understanding of politics in Australia as contested ground. Featuring a glossary of key terms and a companion website, it is essential reading for students.

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Book Description

Contemporary Politics in Australia offers a comprehensive overview of current theories, debates and research in Australian political science. Written by a diverse range of experts, 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.

About the Author

Dr Rodney Smith is a senior lecturer in the Discipline of Government and International Relations and the Graduate School of Government at the University of Sydney. He is the author of Australian Political Culture (2001) and The New South Wales State Election 1999 (2000), as well as a number of articles and chapters on Australian politics. He edited three editions of the popular textbook Politics in Australia between 1989 and 1997.

Dr Ariadne Vromen is a lecturer in Government at the University of Sydney. Her co-authored book, Powerscape (2005), presents a new approach to the study of Australian politics. She has published articles in The Australian Journal of Political Science, City and Community, Contemporary Politics, Third Sector Review and The Journal of Youth Studies.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0521137535
• ISBN 13: 9780521137539
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 460
• Editor: Smith Rodney, Vromen Ariadne, Cook Ian