Choosing the republic / Glenn Patmore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patmore, G. A. (Glenn Anthony), 1961-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Republicanism--Australia.

Republicanism.

Democracy--Australia.

Democracy.

Representative government and representation--Australia.

Representative government and representation.

Australia--Politics and government.

Australia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 p.)

Place of Publication:

Sydney : UNSW Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

It has been ten years since the 1999 Republican referendum failed. Whilst it was ultimately unsuccessful, it has engaged people in a debate that has spanned a decade. Australians seem to want a republic, but there is uncertainty about what kind of republic we want. If we wish to understand the implications and future of republicanism, we need to know more about it. Choosing the Republic explores how the people in a constitutional monarchy may choose to become a republic, delving into republican philosophy, the history and practicalities of constitutional change, and the politics of popular deb

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 The 200-year drought; 2 Raising the question; 3 Altering the Australian Constitution; 4 Glimpsing the Governor-General; 5 The politics of minimalism; 6 Between participation and neutrality: selecting the head of state; 7 (Mis) behaviour in republican Australia; 8 Ask the leaders and the people; 9 The incurable republic; Notes; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-232) and index.

ISBN:

1-74223-200-0

OCLC:

635291529