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Trust me : Australians and their politicians

Title
Trust me : Australians and their politicians / Jackie Dickenson.
Author
Dickenson, Jacqueline.
Publication
Sydney : NewSouth Publishing, 2013.

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311 p.; 21 cm
Summary
It's not news that Australians don't trust their politicians, and relationships between politicians & people who elect them is not warm and cuddly. While we're told that cynicism about politics is on the rise, argues that having blind trust isn't a desirable alternative either. And does rise of personality politics make it all the media's fault?
Alternative Title
Australians and their politicians
Subject
  • Politicians > Australia > Public opinion
  • Votes (People) > Public opinion
  • Australia > Politics and government > Public opinion
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Politics becomes a profession -- A sacred trust -- Broken promises -- The great salary grab -- The good local member (then) -- A pollitical birthright -- Pensions and pay rises -- Fear of the monster -- People power -- Betrayal -- Women will make it better -- Managing trust -- Blaming the media -- The good local member (now) -- Trust now.
Call Number
JFD 14-556
ISBN
  • 9781742233819 (pbk)
  • 1742233813 (pbk)
OCLC
855226988
Author
Dickenson, Jacqueline.
Title
Trust me : Australians and their politicians / Jackie Dickenson.
Imprint
Sydney : NewSouth Publishing, 2013.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research Call Number
JFD 14-556
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