Title 51st state? / Dennis Altman

Published Carlton North, Vic. : Scribe Short Books, 2006

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Description 136 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations ; 21 cm regular print Series Scribe short books Scribe short books. Contents 1. Trans-Pacific history -- 2. The push for unfettered capitalism -- 3. Moral politics and the return of religion -- 4. The decline of traditional politics? -- 5. How fast is Australia's political culture changing Summary Poses the question: are Australian politics being Americanised? While Australian prime ministers, since Harold Holt, have desired close relationships with the White House, John Howard has initiated economic, geo-political, and military policies that link the two countries even more closely Analysis Cultural influences International relations National identity Neoliberalism Political conditions Social contract United States international relations Notes DONATED BY PETER SALES Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-[137]) Subject Political culture -- Australia. Social contract. SUBJECT Australia -- Civilization -- American influences. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh87002864 Australia -- Politics and government -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009600 Australia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326 -- Relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00007590 -- United States. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78095330 Australia -- Politics and government http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597 -- 2001- United States -- Relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140497 -- Australia. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326 LC no. 2007367173 ISBN 1920769986 (paperback)

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