Powerscape: Contemporary Australian Politics

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Powerscape: Contemporary Australian Politics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ariadne Vromen
By (author) Katharine Gelber
By (author) Anika Gauja
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 175
ISBN/Barcode 9781741756258
ClassificationsDewey:320 320.0994
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition 2nd edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Allen & Unwin
Imprint Allen & Unwin
Publication Date 1 November 2008
Publication Country Australia

Description

Powerscape is an introduction to Australian politics designed for today's students. It outlines the core political institutions and processes, and also analyses contemporary political issues and debates. Powerscape tells the story of a dynamic political system, and of high levels of public engagement. Despite the prevailing view that political participation in the 21st century in many liberal-democracies is subdued, this book reveals complex interactions with political processes by a wide range of players. With extended analysis of the change of government at the 2007 federal election, this second edition has been fully updated. It includes new examples, and new chapters on political institutions and policy-making.

Author Biography

Ariadne Vromen is senior lecturer in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney. Katharine Gelber is senior lecturer in politics in the School of Social Sciences and International Studies at the University of NSW. Anika Gauja is a doctoral researcher in the Department of Politics at the University of Cambridge.