| Description |
xxxiv, 414 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction. Government and democracy -- Part I. Government in Australia -- 1. The Constitution -- 2. The Legislature -- 3. The Political Executive -- 4. The Judiciary -- 5. The Governor-General (Head of State) -- 6. The Bureaucracy -- Part II. Democracy in Australia -- 7. Federalism -- 8. Voting -- 9. Parties -- 10. Pressure Groups -- Part III. Factors Affecting Government and Democracy in Australia -- 11. The News Media -- 12. Opinion Polling and Political Marketing -- 13. Globalisation -- Part IV. Issues for Government and Democracy in Australia -- 14. Indigenous Australians -- 15. Ethnic Diversity -- 16. Citizenship and Australian Identity -- 17. The Environment and Climate Change -- 18. National Security and Terrorism -- Conclusion -- Bibliography |
| Summary |
"This book introduces students to the important aspects of government and democracy in Australia, by presenting a number of views and then asking readers to debate and discuss Australian politics. It examines a variety of factors that affect politics in Australia such as globalisation, the media and the Internet as well as the basic aspects of Australian politics that must be addressed in a first year text." -- Publisher's website |
| Analysis |
Political systems & government (Australia) |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2004 |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 374-406 |
| Subject |
Legislative bodies -- Australia.
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Democracy -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597
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| Author |
Walsh, Mary, 1965-
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Harwood, Jeffrey, Dr.
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| LC no. |
2008531883 |
| ISBN |
9780195561715 paperback |
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0195561716 : |
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