Little America : Australia, the 51st state / Erik Paul.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paul, E. C. (Erik Charles), 1937-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Australia--Foreign relations--United States.

Australia.

United States--Foreign relations--Australia.

United States.

Australia--Foreign relations.

Australia--Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 259 pages)

Other Title:

Australia, the 51st state

Place of Publication:

London ; Ann Arbor, Mich. : Pluto Press, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What role does the US play in shaping Australian politics? Australia is one of the US's most staunch supporters: Australia has sent troops to Iraq, and is an ally in the 'war on terror'. Australian domestic policy also follows the US economic model, as state industries and services have been privatised. Erik Paul, a specialist in international studies, dissects the relationship between Australia and the US. He explores how Australia has become a key player in maintaining American dominance in South East Asia, and looks critically at the contrast between the Australian wealth and the comparative poverty of surrounding nations. Examining the influence of neo-conservative imperialism on Australia's economic and military strategies, he draws some startling conclusions about future Australian relationships in East Asia, in particular, its relationship with China. Written with clarity, this is an ideal introduction to the subject for students of international studies.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781849643252

1849643253

OCLC:

923334070