Synopses & Reviews
A comprehensive guide to Australia's unique and colourful political language.
Sales points
No other local political dictionary on the market
You just can't find reliable and relevant definitions for some of these terms on the web
Robert Corcoran has a long track record as an author of political dictionaries
Essential resource for students, journalists, public servants and anyone else new to Australian politics
CATEGORY: Reference
Description
From 'barbecue-stopper' to 'washminster', 'chardonnay socialist' to 'xenophobia', A Dictionary of Australian Politics is a
comprehensive and lively guide to Australian political language. With handy 'quick grab' definitions, it is supported by indepth
explanations of the history and usage of important terms.
For anyone interested in politics, this is an authoritative and entertaining reference. It is uniquely Australian, bringing
together a range of political terms and expressions that over time have entered the vernacular. It also includes
international terms which are essential to political discourse.
About the Author
Robert Corcoran is author of The Longman Dictionary of Politics, Civics and Environment and The Collins Australian
Dictionary of Political Terms. Jackie Dickenson is an ARC Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Melbourne and author of
Renegades and Rats.
Synopsis
'The sheer complexity of modern government means that many citizens are uneasy about concepts that political insiders and journalists take for granted.
A Dictionary of Australian Politics is a valuable guide to clearing a path through the jungle.' -
Barry Jones From barbecue-stopper' to 'washminster', from 'chardonnay socialist' to 'xenophobia', A Dictionary of Australian Politics is a comprehensive and lively guide to Australian political language. With handy 'quick grab' definitions, it is supported by in-depth explanations of the history and usage of important terms.
For anyone interested in politics, this is an authoritative and entertaining reference. It is uniquely Australian, bringing together a range of political terms and expressions that over time have entered the vernacular. It also includes international terms which are essential to political discussion.
Synopsis
From barbecue-stopper to washminster, chardonnay socialist to xenophobia, A Dictionary of Australian Politics is a comprehensive and lively guide to Australian political language. With handy "quick grab" definitions, it is supported by in-depth explanations of the history and usage of important terms. For anyone interested in politics, this is an authoritative and entertaining reference. It is uniquely Australian, bringing together a range of political terms and expressions that over time have entered the vernacular. It also includes international terms which are essential to political discourse.
About the Author
About the Author Robert Corcoran is author of The Longman Dictionary of Politics, Civics and Environment and The Collins Australian
Dictionary of Political Terms. Jackie Dickenson is an ARC Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Melbourne and author of
Renegades and Rats.