| Description |
xii, 224 pages ; 22 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Social liberalism and the critique of contract--Idealist liberalism and Australian nation-building--Conciliation and arbitration--Waltzing Matilda: old age pensions and other stories--Gender, metaphor and the state--Feminist institution-building--A question of heartland? Women and the Australian Labor Party--Reclaiming social liberalism for feminism |
| Summary |
The ethical state, a state committed to the common good and equal opportunity, was the central tenet of the social liberalist theory that emerged in the late 19th century. Here, the author explores how Australia embraced the ideal. The title offers a critique of the challenges facing social-liberal thought |
| Analysis |
Liberalism |
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Social justice |
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Equality |
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Feminism |
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History, 1901-1999 |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 187-215 |
| Notes |
Also published as an electronic book (Etitle) by James Bennett Pty. Ltd. in 2006 with ISBN 0522852947 |
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Donation. ANU COOP 20120212 Brissenden collection, ANU Library |
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Signed by author 1 copy. ANU |
| Subject |
Feminism -- Australia.
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Feminism -- Political activity -- Australia.
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Feminism -- Australia -- History.
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Liberalism -- Australia -- History.
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Liberalism -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597
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| LC no. |
2004401455 |
| ISBN |
0522850820 : |
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