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...
From barbecue-stopper to washminster, chardonnay socialist to xenophobia, "A Dictionary of Australian Politics "is a comprehensive and lively guide to...
It's not news that Australians don't really trust their politicians and the relationship between politicians and the people who elect them is certainly not warm and cuddly. But as this lively book shows, the 'crisis of trust' has a long history. The path from mutton chop-whiskered colonial politicians to 'Honest Johnnie' and 'Juliar' is a rich and colourful one. From the 1850s to the 2013 election, Jackie Dickenson traces the ways in which this animosity has changed or hasn't. While we're always being told that cynicism about politics is on the rise, she argues that having blind trust isn't a...
It's not news that Australians don't really trust their politicians and the relationship between politicians and the people who elect them is certainl...
Australian Women in Advertising in the Twentieth Century captures the stories of women working in the global advertising industry, exploring the important contributions women made to the industry and the role of the industry in shaping the 'modern' woman.
Australian Women in Advertising in the Twentieth Century captures the stories of women working in the global advertising industry, exploring ...
The hours were demanding but the pay was good. And the boozy lunches were even better. Australia's advertising agencies enjoyed their reputation as a glamorous and fun place to work. Not surprisingly, many of the nation's brightest and most creative young people were drawn to advertising. Behind Glass Doors ventures into their offices to reveal the inner workings of the Australian advertising agency business during its best decades: the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Drawing on interviews with over a hundred former ad-men and women across all agency departments, this study offers unprecedented...
The hours were demanding but the pay was good. And the boozy lunches were even better. Australia's advertising agencies enjoyed their reputation as a ...
