The Australian Political System in Action
1st Edition
Published on 28. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
326 pages
978-0-19-556317-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Australian Political System in Action blends practical (detailed examination of politics institutions) with theoretical (explanations of theory and its application). It does this by sectioning each chapter into two parts. The first provides a comprehensive overview of the political institution under examination (form, function and nature), using plenty of real-world of examples and discussion of comparative political systems to interest students. Part two investigates a contemporary issue relevant to the particular institution, again using lots of examples. This section links the practical elements to the broader theoretical framework and encourages students to delve deeper into the topics and the issues and debates that surround them.
The Australian Political System in Action blends practical (detailed examination of politics institutions) with theoretical (explanations of theory and its application). It does this by sectioning each chapter into two parts. The first provides a comprehensive overview of the political institution under examination (form, function and nature), using plenty of real-world of examples and discussion of comparative political systems to interest students. Part two investigates a contemporary issue relevant to the particular institution, again using lots of examples. This section links the practical elements to the broader theoretical framework and encourages students to delve deeper into the topics and the issues and debates that surround them.
The Australian Political System in Action blends practical (detailed examination of politics institutions) with theoretical (explanations of theory and its application). It does this by sectioning each chapter into two parts. The first provides a comprehensive overview of the political institution under examination (form, function and nature), using plenty of real-world of examples and discussion of comparative political systems to interest students. Part two investigates a contemporary issue relevant to the particular institution, again using lots of examples. This section links the practical elements to the broader theoretical framework and encourages students to delve deeper into the topics and the issues and debates that surround them.
Reviews / Votes
The layout, readability and accessibility are superior to earlier textbooks ... This makes the textbook suitable for non-Australian, non-specialist undergraduates studying liberal democracy and its political instituations anywhere in the world. Consequently, this is a useful library purchase for UK institutions Michael F. Keating, Political Studies ReviewThe layout, readability and accessibility are superior to earlier textbooks ... This makes the textbook suitable for non-Australian, non-specialist undergraduates studying liberal democracy and its political instituations anywhere in the world. Consequently, this is a useful library purchase for UK institutions Michael F. Keating, Political Studies Review
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Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Publishing group
Oxford University Press Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
636 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-556317-7 (9780195563177)
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Content
1. Australian Democracy in Theory and PracticeIssue in Focus: Australian Democracy: A Health Check2. The Australian Constitution and Constitutional Practice Issue in Focus: The Constitution and Rights Protection: The Bill of Rights Debate in Australia.3. Federalism: Limiting the Sphere of Government Action Issue in Focus: Is Australian Federalism in Need of Reform?4. The Legislature: Law Making and Government Oversight Issue in Focus: Is a bicameral parliament necessary to facilitate the democratic will?5. Running the State: Executive Power Issue in Focus: How Can We Keep the Political Executive Accountable?6. The Public Service: Making and Implementing Policy Issue in Focus: Has the Commonwealth Bureaucracy Become Politicised?7. The High Court Issue in Focus: How Should High Court Judges Interpret the Law?8. Democracy and the Importance of Electoral Systems Issue in Focus: Should preferential voting be replaced by a system of proportional voting in the House of Representatives?9. The Australian Party System Issue in Focus: Cartel Parties and their Implications for Australian Democracy10. The Australian Labor Party Issue in Focus: What Does the Labor Party Stand For Today?11. The Liberal Party Issue in Focus: What Does the Liberal Party Stand For Today?12. Minor Parties Issue in Focus: Do Minor Parties Advance Democracy in AustraliaGlossaryReferences