Australian Politics in the Twenty-First Century: Old Institutions, New Challenges - Softcover

Kefford, Glenn; Murphy-Gregory, Hannah; Ward, Ian; Jackson, Stewart; Cox, Lloyd; Carson, Andrea

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108577563 ISBN 13: 9781108577564

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2018

Synopsis

Australian Politics in the Twenty-First Century brings to life traditional institutions, theories and concepts by considering the key question: how are Australia's political institutions holding up in the face of the new challenges, dynamics and turbulence that have emerged and intensified in the new millennium? This approach encourages students to critically examine the complex interplay between a centuries' old system and a diverse, modern Australian society. This text presents the many moving parts of Australia's political system from an institutional perspective: the legislative and judiciary bodies, as well as lobby groups, the media, minor parties and independents, and the citizenry - institutions not often considered but whose influence is rapidly increasing. Student learning is supported through learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, further readings and breakout boxes that highlight key theories, events and individuals. The extensive resources available in the VitalSource interactive eBook reaffirm comprehension and extend learning.

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About the Authors

Glenn Kefford is a Lecturer in the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University, Sydney. His research focusses on Australian and comparative politics with an emphasis on political parties, elections and campaigning. He has published widely on these topics and is a regular contributor to the media.

Hannah Murphy-Gregory is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations Program of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Tasmania. She specializes in the roles and impacts of NGO campaigns on contentious social, economic and environmental issues. Her published works analyze the roles and impact of NGOs in policy-making at the local, national, and global levels in diverse issue areas ranging from marine governance, public health, international trade, labor standards, and foreign investment rules. Dr Murphy-Gregory's research is published in a range of international outlets including Environmental Politics, Review of International Political Economy, and Global Policy.

Ian Ward is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Queensland where he previously taught politics for many, many years. He has contributed to various introductory Australian politics texts, including several editions of Politics One (2009). He has written extensively about political parties and politics and the media.

Stewart Jackson is lecturer in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney, Australia. He researches Green and environmental parties in the Asia Pacific. He also has research interests in the structure and composition of social movement mobilizations in Australia. His previous book, The Australian Greens: From Activism to Australia's Third Party, was published in 2016, and he is currently working on a new monograph on the life and times of Australian antinuclear activist and former Green Senator, Jo Vallentine.

Lloyd Cox is a lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University, Sydney, having previously taught at La Trobe University and the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. His varied research and publications include articles on Australian politics, US politics, nationalism and globalization, and revenge in international politics. More recently, his research has turned to exploring the relationship between politics and collective emotions. He teaches units on Australian and US politics, and is particularly interested in the pedagogy around more effectively communicating political ideas to undergraduate students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108577563
• ISBN 13: 9781108577564
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350