Contemporary Politics in Australia: Theories, Practices and Issues

doi:10.1017/CBO9781139192552

Contemporary Politics in Australia provides a lively and wide-ranging introduction to the study of Australian politics. Written by a diverse range of experts, the book offers a comprehensive overview of current theories, debates and research in Australian political science and looks forward to new developments. 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. The book is divided into six key sections that cover:political theorypolitics in everyday Australian lifeelectionsparticipation and representationthe Australian statecontemporary political and public policy issuesContemporary Politics in Australia challenges the assumption that the study of Australian politics can be dry, descriptive or uncontroversial. Rather, it encourages an understanding of politics in Australia as contested ground. Featuring a glossary of key terms and a companion website, it is essential reading for students.

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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Tables and figures
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Contributors
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Acknowledgements
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Introduction
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- By Ariadne Vromen Rodney Smith, Ian Cook
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I - Contemporary Theories of Australian Politics
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Introduction to Part I
pp 2-3
- By Rodney Smith, Ariadne Vromen, Ian Cook
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1 - Democratic theories
pp 4-13
- By Adrian Little
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2 - Institutionalism
pp 14-24
- By Allan McConnell
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3 - Behaviouralism
pp 25-35
- By Rodney Smith
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4 - Critical theories
pp 36-45
- By Ian Cook
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5 - Discourse theories and post-structuralism
pp 46-55
- By Simon Tormey
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6 - International political theories
pp 56-68
- By Bob Howard, Diarmuid Maguire
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Part II - Politics in Everyday Australian Life
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Introduction to Part II
pp 70-71
- By Rodney Smith, Ariadne Vromen, Ian Cook
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7 - Political values and attitudes
pp 72-82
- By Shaun Wilson, Kerstin Hermes
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8 - Political socialisation
pp 83-93
- By Kathy Edwards
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9 - Media politics
pp 94-105
- By Peter Chen
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10 - Politics in Australian culture
pp 106-116
- By Catriona Elder
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Part III - Elections
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Introduction to Part III
pp 118-119
- By Rodney Smith, Ariadne Vromen, Ian Cook
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11 - Electoral rules
pp 120-131
- By Norm Kelly
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12 - Political parties as electoral players
pp 132-141
- By Nick Economou
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13 - Campaigns and campaign funding
pp 142-151
- By Stephen Mills
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14 - Voter behaviour
pp 152-162
- By Ben Spies-Butcher
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Part IV - Participation and Representation
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Introduction to Part IV
pp 164-165
- By Rodney Smith, Ariadne Vromen, Ian Cook
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15 - Participation and representation through political parties
pp 166-176
- By Anika Gauja
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16 - Pressure groups and lobbying
pp 177-187
- By Darren Halpin
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