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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780957703321

Autore

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

Titolo

Choosing the republic [[electronic resource] /] / Glenn Patmore

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sydney, : UNSW Press, 2009

ISBN

1-74223-200-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (250 p.)

Disciplina

320.494

Soggetti

Republicanism - Australia

Democracy - Australia

Representative government and representation - Australia

Australia Politics and government

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

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

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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