Abstract
A comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the apparatus of government in Australia, to Australian political institutions, parties, pressure groups, politicians, electoral systems, and to political theory as it has developed in Australia and affected the Australian system.
This book, designed for both the student and the general reader, provides both concise, factual information and, where relevant, analysis of events and people. It has been written by a group of Australian academic experts, each specialising in a particular field and thus ensuring both informed comment and accuracy of fact.
A series of appendixes provides ready-reference information in tabular form. These include results on federal elections, dates of federal ministries, names and dates of Prime Ministers and federal Opposition Leaders since federation.
This book, designed for both the student and the general reader, provides both concise, factual information and, where relevant, analysis of events and people. It has been written by a group of Australian academic experts, each specialising in a particular field and thus ensuring both informed comment and accuracy of fact.
A series of appendixes provides ready-reference information in tabular form. These include results on federal elections, dates of federal ministries, names and dates of Prime Ministers and federal Opposition Leaders since federation.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Ringwood, Victoria |
Publisher | Penguin Books |
Number of pages | 376 |
ISBN (Print) | 014051211X, 9780140512113 |
Publication status | Published - 1988 |