Settling the Office

Name: Settling the Office
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SKU: 9780522868722
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The Australian Prime Ministership from Federation to Reconstruction

By Paul Strangio and James Walter and Paul 't Hart

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Settling the Office by Paul Strangio, James Walter, and Paul 't Hart provides an insightful analysis into the evolution of the Australian Prime Ministership. The authors explore the historical, political, and institutional dynamics that have shaped the role of the Prime Minister, offering a comprehensive look at how the office has adapted to changing times. This work delves into both the challenges and developments within this pivotal political position.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the evolution and functioning of political leadership within a government context. It provides an insightful analysis of how political offices shape power dynamics and decision-making processes, offering readers a deeper understanding of governance and public administration.

Settling the Office

The prime ministership is indisputably the most closely observed and keenly contested office in Australia. How did it grow to become the pivot of national political power? This volume chronicles the development of the prime ministership from its rudimentary early days following Federation through to the powerful, institutionalised prime-ministerial leadership of the postwar era.

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The prime ministership is indisputably the most closely observed and keenly contested office in Australia. How did it grow to become the pivot of national political power?

Settling the Office chronicles the development of the prime ministership from its rudimentary early days following Federation through to the powerful, institutionalised prime-ministerial leadership of the postwar era.

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Settling the Office is praised for its thorough exploration of the evolution of the Australian prime ministership, delving into how this central political role has been shaped over time. The authors, Strangio, Walter, and 't Hart, are commended for their detailed analysis and engaging narrative, making it an informative resource for those interested in political history and governance. Readers appreciate the book's comprehensive coverage and insightful commentary on the dynamics of political leadership in Australia.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780522868722

Publisher: Melbourne University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 February 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Miegunyah Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 674g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference James Walter Non-Fiction Paul 't Hart Paul Strangio Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Paul Strangio (Author) Paul Strangio is Associate Professor of Politics in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University. A political historian and biographer, he has written extensively about political leadership and political parties in Australia. One of his recent books is Neither Power Nor Glory- 100 Years of Political Labor in Victoria, 1856-1956 (2012). Paul has also been a long-time commentator on Australian politics in the print and electronic media. Paul 't Hart (Author) Paul 't Hart is Professor of Public Administration, Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University, the Netherlands. A former professor of political science at the Australian National University, since 2007 Paul has been a core faculty member of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government. He writes about political and public service leadership, crisis management, policy evaluation and public accountability. His latest book is Understanding Public Leadership (2014). James Walter (Author) James Walter is Professor of Politics in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. He has published widely on biography, political psychology, leadership, political thought and policy deliberation. His recent books include, Understanding Prime-Ministerial Performance- Comparative Perspectives (2013, with Paul Strangio and Paul 't Hart) and What Were They Thinking? The Politics of Ideas in Australia (2010).