Politics & Government
Federalism
Kyle Scott
Using case studies from around the world, the book develops a new theory of federalism, showing that it can enhance deliberative democracy and civil society.
Politics of Tragedy and Democratic Citizenship
Robert C. Pirro
This study of the political significance of theories of tragedy and ordinary language uses of 'tragedy' offers a fresh perspective on democracy in contemporary times.
The Enigma of Capital
David Harvey
Format: Paperback
Radical sociologist David Harvey explains how capitalism came to dominate the world, why it resulted in the current financial crisis - and why it's time for a change
Europe's Decline and Fall
Richard Youngs
Format: Paperback
Europe has lost its influence on world affairs - this expert assessment shows that urgent action is needed.
A Matter of Opinion
Alan Ramsey
Format: Paperback
A celebration of twenty-two years of writing about politics by one of Australia's most incisive and provocative political journalists.
Ship of Fools
Conor Pope, Kathy Sheridan and Books editor, print Laurence Mackin
Format: Paperback
The definitive, blistering polemic on the near-total extinction of the Celtic Tiger, held up as a model for small nations everywhere in the boom.
A Very British Revolution
Martin Bell
Format: Paperback
Martin Bell's damning indictment of the MP's expenses scandal and his suggestions for a new way forward in British politics will resonate for years.
Red Tory
Phillip Blond
Set to be the most controversial, hotly debated and provocative political book of 2010.
A Very British Revolution
Martin Bell
The essential read on the UK's 2009 MP's expenses scandal, written by the only man with the moral authority to write it.
The National Party
Edited by Linda Botterill and Geoff Cockfield
Format: Paperback
After a decade of declining votes and marginalisation within the Coalition, the future of National Party is uncertain. Will its insistence on its agrarian identity lead to its demise, will it amalgamate with federal and state Liberal parties across the country, or will it continue to be the great survivor of Australian politics?
