{"product_id":"australian-politics-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Australian Politics for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick Economou\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eZareh Ghazarian\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda Burney\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand Aussie politics and make your vote count!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Politics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you a helping hand as you get to grips with the good, the bad and the ugly of Australian politics. Seasoned political punters and voting novices alike will find fascinating facts and top thrills in in this essential guide. Master the ins and outs of elections, parties and policies. In no time, you'll be discussing and debating the biggest issues with ease. Down under, we all have to vote. It's one of the many beautiful things about this land of ours, and this book will help you learn why (and how) to cast that ballot. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition gives you everything you need to cast your vote with confidence. You'll identify what makes the Australian political system tick, distinguish between the different political parties and understand the influence of the media in Australian politics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecipher political terminology, make sense of the houses of parliament and understand why we have minor parties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how Australia's political system evolved and grasp today's voting systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sense of coalition politics and figure out the differences between the Labor and Liberal parties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out why Australia's system of government is described as 'Washminster, ' and discover the Whips and the Usher of the Black Rod\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou want to know more about Australian politics, but, if we're being realistic, it's very complicated. \u003ci\u003eAustralian Politics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e clears it all up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet a grip on the Australian political system\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the difference between the Labor and Liberal parties, to how the electoral system works, the Australian political system might seem a little intimidating at first. But with \u003ci\u003eAustralian Politics For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e anyone can master the ins and outs of elections, parties and policies! You'll discover how federal and state governments administer their respective responsibilities and how minor -parties and independents contribute to politics. If it has an impact on -Australian politics today, you'll find it in this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eDistinguish between the parties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake an informed voting decision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover media's role in politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the impact of minor parties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out who pays for what\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore Australian political history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the \"electoral pendulum\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the Constitution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine parliamentary roles\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Nick Economou\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University. He has taught the subject since 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Zareh Ghazarian\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750628589856,"sku":"9780730395423","price":29.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/36876e5f74dd1b8b36607be5cfeb62aa.webp?v=1779955025","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/australian-politics-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}