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Culture in Australia
Policies, Publics and Programs
Häftad, 2001
436 kr
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Culture in Australia, published in 2001, offers an incisive and up-to-date examination of the forces that are reshaping Australian cultural priorities, policies and practices at the start of the twenty-first century. Drawing on the work of some of Australia's leading cultural analysts, its concerns …
Collaborative Federalism
Economic Reform in Australia in the 1990s
Häftad, 2009
535 kr
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This provocative 1998 study of federalism identifies a pattern of intergovernmental relations in Australia. Through his general discussion of the nature of the Australian federal system, and close analysis of recent developments in Australian politics and policy-making, Painter argues that our …
A Federal Republic
Australia's Constitutional System of Government
Av Brian Galligan, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Häftad, 1995
520 kr
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This provocative book, first published in 1995, argues that Australia is already a federal republic rather than a constitutional monarchy. It argues that by adopting a federal constitution in 1901 Australians ensured their status as a sovereign people. While the book does not deny the parliamentary …
Living Feminism
The Impact of the Women's Movement on Three Generations of Australian Women
Inbunden, 1997
1451 kr
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In this rich, evocative and challenging 1997 book, Chilla Bulbeck examines the impact of feminism on ordinary Australian women. She argues that the impact of feminism on women's lives has been significant, even though many of the women whose lives have changed because of its influence shun the term …
Living Feminism
The Impact of the Women's Movement on Three Generations of Australian Women
Av Chilla Bulbeck, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Häftad, 1997
552 kr
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In this rich, evocative and challenging 1997 book, Chilla Bulbeck examines the impact of feminism on ordinary Australian women. She argues that the impact of feminism on women's lives has been significant, even though many of the women whose lives have changed because of its influence shun the term …
Beyond the Two Party System
Political Representation, Economic Competitiveness and Australian Politics
Av Ian Marsh, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Häftad, 1995
520 kr
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The demands placed on western governments have increased exponentially over the years, but the fundamental structure of most of these governments - the two party system - has not. Governments are not only required to be competitive in the global economy, but the societies they represent have …
Australian Cities
Issues, Strategies and Policies for Urban Australia in the 1990s
Inbunden, 1995
1492 kr
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The problems faced by urban Australia became more prevalent in the years prior to publication of this 1995 book. They sprang from the public cost of urban growth, the negative environmental impact of cities, the importance of global competitiveness, tensions between the three tiers of government …
Australian Cities
Issues, Strategies and Policies for Urban Australia in the 1990s
Häftad, 1995
510 kr
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The problems faced by urban Australia became more prevalent in the years prior to publication of this 1995 book. They sprang from the public cost of urban growth, the negative environmental impact of cities, the importance of global competitiveness, tensions between the three tiers of government …
Australia Reshaped
200 Years of Institutional Transformation
Av Geoffrey Brennan, Francis G. Castles
Häftad, 2002
536 kr
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Australia Reshaped is the capstone volume in the Reshaping Australian Institutions series. As the summation of all that has gone before, this book is structurally and qualitatively different from the others. Eight leading social scientists have been invited to write a major essay on a key element …
Environmental Politics and Institutional Change
Av Elim Papadakis, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Häftad, 1996
605 kr
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Environmentalism is one of the major issues of our time. A key question is how responsive are Australian institutions to the challenges posed by environmental issues? This book focuses on how effectively political institutions and organisations are able to address concerns about the deterioration …
Governing Australia
Studies in Contemporary Rationalities of Government
Av Mitchell Dean, Barry Hindess
Inbunden, 1998
1563 kr
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Inspired by Foucault's discussion of governmentality, this book makes a major contribution to our understanding of government. The book is interdisciplinary in approach, and combines theoretical discussion with empirical focus. It includes a substantial introduction by the editors, and contains …
Collaborative Federalism
Economic Reform in Australia in the 1990s
Av Martin Painter, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Inbunden, 1998
1226 kr
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This provocative 1998 study of federalism identifies a pattern of intergovernmental relations in Australia. Through his general discussion of the nature of the Australian federal system, and close analysis of recent developments in Australian politics and policy-making, Painter argues that our …
Reviving the Fourth Estate
Democracy, Accountability and the Media
Av Julianne Schultz, Geoffrey Brennan
Inbunden, 1998
1514 kr
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The news media is traditionally the watchdog of democracy. Today, it is also one of the most pervasive global industries. In this lively and accessible book, Schultz systematically analyses the role of journalism in Australia and the scope of its democratic purpose. She examines key news stories, …
Deliberative Democracy in Australia
The Changing Place of Parliament
Av John Uhr
Inbunden, 1998
1416 kr
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Parliament is central to the democratic claims of our system of governance. This book evaluates the role and performance of this centrepiece of Australian government. It explores the institutional design of the parliament, and its principles and practices, presenting a compelling case for reform. …
Deliberative Democracy in Australia
The Changing Place of Parliament
Av John Uhr
Häftad, 1998
830 kr
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Parliament is central to the democratic claims of our system of governance. This book evaluates the role and performance of this centrepiece of Australian government. It explores the institutional design of the parliament, and its principles and practices, presenting a compelling case for reform. …
Citizenship and Indigenous Australians
Changing Conceptions and Possibilities
Av Nicolas Peterson, Will Sanders
Häftad, 1998
520 kr
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For most of Australia's colonial history Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders have been denied full membership of Australian society. This book examines the history of indigenous peoples' citizenship status and asks, is it possible for indigenous Australians to be members of a common society on …
Reviving the Fourth Estate
Democracy, Accountability and the Media
Av Julianne Schultz, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Häftad, 1998
653 kr
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The news media is traditionally the watchdog of democracy. Today, it is also one of the most pervasive global industries. In this lively and accessible book, Schultz systematically analyses the role of journalism in Australia and the scope of its democratic purpose. She examines key news stories, …
Unions in a Contrary World
The Future of the Australian Trade Union Movement
Av David Peetz, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Inbunden, 1998
1291 kr
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Australia once had extremely high levels of trade union participation, yet since the 1970s the number of union members has been falling dramatically. This book gives the clearest picture yet of why people do or do not belong to unions and, in a sophisticated way, examines the reasons for union …
Gender and Institutions
Welfare, Work and Citizenship
Av Moira Gatens, Alison Mackinnon
Häftad, 1998
520 kr
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This important interdisciplinary 1999 volume explores what might constitute a feminist approach to institutional design and reshaping. What is the scope, it asks, in contemporary Australian society, for ensuring that institutions acknowledge gender difference and deliver more equitable outcomes? …
Unions in a Contrary World
The Future of the Australian Trade Union Movement
Av David Peetz, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Häftad, 1998
536 kr
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Australia once had extremely high levels of trade union participation, yet since the 1970s the number of union members has been falling dramatically. This book gives the clearest picture yet of why people do or do not belong to unions and, in a sophisticated way, examines the reasons for union …
Reshaping the Labour Market
Regulation, Efficiency and Equality in Australia
Inbunden, 1999
1449 kr
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The outcomes of the labour market were the major economic and social problems of OECD countries. Inflation virtually disappeared, material standards of living on average were high, but 35 million people remained unemployed, inequality of earnings was rising and the establishment of regular …
Reshaping the Labour Market
Regulation, Efficiency and Equality in Australia
Häftad, 1999
504 kr
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The outcomes of the labour market were the major economic and social problems of OECD countries. Inflation virtually disappeared, material standards of living on average were high, but 35 million people remained unemployed, inequality of earnings was rising and the establishment of regular …
Judging Democracy
The New Politics of the High Court of Australia
Av Haig Patapan, Geoffrey Brennan m. fl.
Häftad, 2000
439 kr
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The High Court is taking an increasingly important role in shaping the contours of democracy in Australia. In deciding fundamental democratic questions, does the Court pursue a consistent and overarching democratic vision? Or are its decisions essentially constrained by institutional and practical …
Culture in Australia
Policies, Publics and Programs
Inbunden, 2001
1067 kr
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Culture in Australia, published in 2001, offers an incisive and up-to-date examination of the forces that are reshaping Australian cultural priorities, policies and practices at the start of the twenty-first century. Drawing on the work of some of Australia's leading cultural analysts, its concerns …
Australia Reshaped
200 Years of Institutional Transformation
Av Geoffrey Brennan, Francis G. Castles
Inbunden, 2002
1313 kr
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Australia Reshaped is the capstone volume in the Reshaping Australian Institutions series. As the summation of all that has gone before, this book is structurally and qualitatively different from the others. Eight leading social scientists have been invited to write a major essay on a key element …
