1. Australia's political field in an age of globalisation -- 2. Coming to terms with the new dynamics of capitalism in Australia -- 3. The new politics of distribution: crisis-managing households, markets and lifecycles -- 4. The politics of production: 'new economy', old problems? -- 5. After criticism: developing feasible eco-social policies -- 6. Tackling the dangers of uneven and unsustainable development -- 7. Abandoning neo-liberalism -- Conclusion: Who shalt have the fishies when the boat comes in?
Summary
A critique of public policy and economic rationalism in Australia, this book offers feasible proposals for dealing with unemployment, poverty, retirement income, rural and urban industries, public sector services, environmental issues and welfare
Analysis
Globalisation
Economic conditions
Social change
Economic rationalism
Equality
Policy sciences
Federal issue
Socioeconomic status
Policy making (Australia ) Political economy Globalisation
Notes
Includes index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references : pages 240-256