Historical information

Structure of Australian politics and parliamentary process and associated issues.

Chapter titles:
Introduction: Using this book and finding other resources on Australian politics / Rodney Smith
1. The nature of politics / Helen Pringle
2. Power / Rodney Smith
3. Democratic theory and practice / Michael Jackson
4. Public policy-making / Martin Laffin
5. Australian political thought / Ian Cook
6. The Constitution / Elaine Thompson
7. Parliament / Marcus Haward
8. Cabinet / Barbara Page
9. The public service / Elaine Thompson
10. The party system / Rodney Smith
11. Elections / Martin Painter
12. Federalism / Martin Painter
13. State politics / Helen Nelson
14. The structures of inequality / Michael Hogan
15. Gender and patriarchy / Vanessa Farrer
16. Interest groups / Trevor Matthews
17. Business and politics / John Ravenhill
18. Trade unions / Marian Simms
19. The news media / Rodney Smith
20. The Australian voters / Ernie Chaples

Significance

Relevant to democracy, politics and the trade union movement in Australia.

Physical description

Book; paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Cover: editor's name and title.
Cover page: in blue ink, "David Cadby". (Includes postal address and telephone number.)