The Cambridge Handbook of Social Sciences in Australia
The Cambridge Handbook of Social Sciences in Australia
Ian McAllister, Australian National University, Canberra
Steve Dowrick, Australian National University, Canberra
Riaz Hassan, Flinders University of South Australia
Steve Dowrick, Australian National University, Canberra
Riaz Hassan, Flinders University of South Australia
September 2011
Paperback
9781107403444
First published in 2003, The Cambridge Handbook of Social Sciences in Australia is a high-quality reference on significant research in Australian social sciences. The book is divided into three main sections, covering the central areas of the social sciences-economics, political science and sociology. Each section examines the significant research in the field, placing it within the context of broader debates about the nature of the social sciences and the ways in which institutional changes have shaped how they are defined, taught and researched.
- A quality compendium on research in Australian social sciences
- Comprehensive - 37 chapters by acknowledged experts, covering economics, political science and sociology
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September 2011Paperback
9781107403444
726 pages
244 × 170 × 37 mm
1.14kg
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Table of Contents
- Part I. Economics:
- 1. Privatisation John Quiggin
- 2. Competition policy and regulation Stephen P. King
- 3. Economics and the environment Jeff Bennett
- 4. Health economics Jane Hall
- 5. Immigration Glenn Withers
- 6. Labour market and industrial relations Jeff Borland
- 7. Income distribution and redistribution Peter Saunders
- 8. Taxation Patricia Apps, Glenn Jones and Elizabeth Savage
- 9. Innovation Peter Sheehan and George Messinis
- 10. International trade and industry policies Kym Anderson
- 11. The macro economy Graeme Wells
- 12. Money and banking Bruce Felmingham
- Part II. Political Science:
- 13. Political theory Chandran Kukathas
- 14. Federalism and the constitution Brian Galligan
- 15. Legislative institutions Campbell Sharman
- 16. Political parties and electoral behaviour Simon Jackman
- 17. Electoral systems David M. Farrell and Ian McAllister
- 18. Gender politics Patty Renfrow
- 19. Interest groups and social movements Ian Marsh
- 20. Environmental policy and politics Elim Papadakis
- 21. International relations Christian Reus-Smit
- 22. Political economy Stephen Bell and John Ravenhill
- 23. Public policy and public administration John Wanna
- Part III. Sociology:
- 24. Patterns of social inequality Kathryn Dwan and John S. Western
- 25. Families and households Janeen Baxter
- 26. Gender perspectives Chilla Bulbeck
- 27. Work and employment Bill Martin
- 28. Crime and deviance Sharyn L. Roach Anleu
- 29. Health and illness Jake M. Najman
- 30. Population Peter McDonald
- 31. Race, ethnicity and immigration Christine Inglis
- 32. Urban and regional sociology Scott Baum and Patrick Mullins
- 33. Rural sociology Stewart Lockie, Lynda Herbert-Cheshire and Geoffrey Lawrence
- 34. Religion and spirituality Gary D. Bouma
- 35. Cultural studies, Australian studies and cultural sociology Philip Smith and Brad West
- 36. Sociological theory Peter Beilharz
- 37. Social policy and social welfare Adam Jamrozik.
