| Description |
x, 344 pages, I-14, pages : graphs ; 25 cm |
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Always learning |
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Always learning.
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| Contents |
1. Liberal-democratic government in Australia / John Summers, Jane Robbins and Alan Fenna -- 2. The Australian system of government / Alan Fenna -- 3. Parliament and responsible government / John Summers -- 4. Executive government / Jane Robbins -- 5. The public sector / Jenny Stewart and Maria Maley -- 6. The federal system / John Summers and Jan Lowe -- 7. Political ideologies / Alan Fenna -- 8. Political parties and the party system / Linda Botterill and Alan Fenna -- 9. The electoral system / Brian Costar -- 10. The Australian Labor Party / Nick Economou -- 11. The Liberal Party / Judith Brett -- 12. The National Party / Geoff Cockfield -- 13. Minor parties and Independents / Narelle Miragliotta -- 14. Voters and voting / Haydon Manning -- 15. Political leadership / James Walter -- 16. Interest groups and political lobbying / John Warhurst -- 17. Government-Business relations / Andrew Parkin and Leonie Hardcastle -- 18. Politics and the media, new and old / Ian Ward -- 19. Gender, politics and the representation of women / Jennifer Curtin -- 20. Australia in the world / Tom Conley |
| Summary |
Now in its 10th edition, Government and Politics in Australia continues to provide students with a research-based, in-depth contemporary introduction to the Australian political system. A strengthened focus on government and politics ensures that this classic text remains the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the structure and institutions of Australian government, as well as political parties, representation, interest groups and the role of the media in Australian politics. The 10th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by experts in the field led by a new editor team and includes a completely new chapter on Australia in the world |
| Analysis |
Australian |
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Electoral Systems |
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Electoral systems |
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Parliament |
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Political conditions |
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Political leadership |
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Political parties, Australian |
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Political representation |
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Political science |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 2009, titled Government, politics, power and policy in Australia |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Previous edition 2009 titled Government, politics, power and policy in Australia |
| Subject |
Political parties -- Australia.
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Political planning -- Australia.
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Political science -- Australia.
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Power (Social sciences) -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Politics and government http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597 -- 21st century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002012478
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Australia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597
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| Author |
Fenna, Alan, 1958- editor
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Robbins, Jane, 1954- editor
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Summers, John, 1943- editor
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| ISBN |
9781486000517 (paperback) |
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