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OverviewAustralians did not invent political democracy, but they have created a unique form of it. Australia's Democracy tells the story of the political structures Australians have made. It's a story which traces the growth of democratic rights and freedoms from convict times until the present. It charts the transitions from the era when racism limited political rights to today's concern that everyone's human rights be respected; from the demand that governments be free to carry out the people's wishes to the current desire to see all government power checked and controlled. It examines notable Australian political innovations like the secret ballot, the basic wage and the practice of democratic manners. Australia's Democracy also explores the oddities of Australia's political society: where there has been strong opposition to military conscription but not to compulsory voting; where egalitarianism and the belief in 'a fair go' have not led to a universal welfare system nor prohibited the growth of private schools; where politicians have been held in contempt but governments have been competent and efficient; where the people have been scornful of British snobbishness but loyal to a British monarch; and where men have been keen about mateship, leaving women to take citizenship seriously. This is the first book on Australia's democratic history. It is written by one of Australia's most notable historians whose hallmark is fresh interpretation, an engaging style and a compelling eye for the human story in history. John Hirst brings the history of our particular democracy to life in a lucid, entertaining and vivid way for students of history and for general readers so that they can better understand the society in which they live. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John HirstPublisher: Allen & Unwin Imprint: Allen & Unwin Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.644kg ISBN: 9781865088457ISBN 10: 1865088455 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 01 August 2002 Recommended Age: From Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPART I: MAKING A DEMOCRACY 1. Rights without votes, 1788 -1850 2. Votes for men, 185 -1880 33 3. Real democracy, 188 -1920 4. Threats to democracy, 192 -1970 5. Rights and limits, 196 -2000 PART II: DEMOCRACY AND SOCIETY 1. Comparisons 2. Society 3. Nation 4. Distinctions 5. Dignity 6. Welfare 7. Citizens 8. Soldiers 9. Schools 10. Equality 11. Government 12. Voters 13. Finale APPENDICES 1. Timeline 2. Democratic landmarks 3. Australian prime ministers 4. Guide to political labels Further reading Illustrations IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Hirst is one of Australia's leading historians. He is Reader in History at La Trobe University and a frequent commentator in national newspapers and magazines. Among his previous books was The Strange Birth of Colonial Democracy (1988). His most recent book was The Sentimental Nation: the making of the Australian Commonwealth. Since 1996 he has chaired the Commonwealth Government's Civics Education Group. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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