We the People
Published on 1. February 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-86373-640-4 (ISBN)
Description
This historical overview of Australian republicanism includes a complete draft republican Constitution and offers analysis by leading political scientists on changes necessary to achieve good republican government. It also takes a wider historical and comparative perspective with an analysis of European republicanism and the German presidency by a leading European political scientist. The tone of the book is dispassionate, with several contributors opposing or unsympathetic to a republic. It should be of interest to those who wish to contribute to the debate about Australia's future and to understand the implications of an Australian republic.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-86373-640-4 (9781863736404)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
A constitution for an Australian Republic, George Winterton; a republican constitution, George Winterton; a brief history of Australian republicanism, Glann A. Davies; contingent inevitability - reflections on the prognosis for republicanism, Murray Goot; A Washminster republic, Elaine Thompson; reforming executive power, Campbell Sharman; the possible impact of republicanism on Australia, Graham Maddox; Republicanism and constitutional reform - does the minimalist position go far enough?, Hugh Emy; the head of state, Sir David Smith; on our selection - anointing the Australian President, James Warden; the role of a state governor in an Australian Republic, Edward O'Farrell; the head of state - from monarchy to republic in the light of German and European experience, Klaus von Beyme.