Politics in Australia

by Rodney Smith (Editor)

Most debate about politics - whether it takes place in the media, the workplace, pubs or parliament - revolves around three power, political values and public policy. However, many people debating politics do not know enough about how the political system works to argue their case convincingly. "Politics in Australia" provides the tools both students and citizens need to understand the dynamics of political life in Australia today. Written by university teachers conducting introductory politics courses, this text has been fully updated. It includes new chapters on the nature of politics by Helen Pringle, the constitution by Elaine Thompson, and gender and patriarchy by Vanessa Farrer.

341 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Professor Rodney Smith teaches Australian politics and public sector ethics. His books are Contemporary Australian Politics (co-edited, 2012), From Carr to Keneally (co-edited, 2012), Against the Machines (2006), Keywords in Australian Politics (co-authored, 2006), Australian Political Culture (2001) and Politics in Australia (edited, three editions from 1989 to 1997).

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 2 out of 5]

A sound introduction with plenty of detail, but now somewhat outdated.