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Klappentext A diverse range of experts provide a comprehensive introduction to current theories, debates and research in Australian political science. Zusammenfassung Contemporary Politics in Australia offers a comprehensive overview of current theories! debates and research in Australian political science. Written by a diverse range of experts! it encompasses not only formal and institutionally based politics! but also the informal politics of everyday life! including the politics of Australian culture and media. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I. Contemporary Theories of Australian Politics: 1. Democratic theories Adrian Little; 2. Institutionalism Allan McConnell; 3. Behaviouralism Rodney Smith; 4. Critical theories Ian Cook; 5. Discourse theories and post-structuralism Simon Tormey; 6. International theories Bob Howard and Diarmuid Maguire; Part II. Politics in Everyday Australian Life: 7. Political values and attitudes Shaun Wilson and Kerstin Hermes; 8. Political socialisation Kathy Edwards; 9. Media politics Peter Chen; 10. Politics in Australian culture Catriona Elder; Part III. Elections: 11. Electoral rules Norm Kelly; 12. Political parties as electoral players Nick Economou; 13. Campaigns and campaign funding Stephen Mills; 14. Voter behaviour Ben Spies-Butcher; Part IV. Participation and Representation: 15. Participation and representation through political parties Anika Gauja; 16. Pressure groups and lobbying Darren Halpin; 17. Government consultation Carolyn Hendriks; 18. Social movements and new forms of participation Ariadne Vromen; Part V. Inside the Australian State: 19. Parliament John Uhr and Norman Abjorensen; 20. Prime ministers and ministers Paul Strangio; 21. Politicisation and the executive Maria Maley; 22. Delivering public policy Anne Tiernan; 23. The courts Katherine Gelber; 24. Federalism Marcus Haward; Part VI. Contemporary Public Controversies: 25. A bill of rights Louise Chappell and Suzanne Jamieson; 26. Taxing and spending Tim Battin; 27. Employment and education Toby Fattore; 28. Cities Brendan Gleeson and Wendy Steele; 29. Indigenous Australians Virginia Watson; 30. Health Amanda Elliot; 31. The environment Jancie Dudley; 32. Australia and the world Maryanne Kelton....
