New Zealand government and politics / edited by Janine Hayward.
New Zealand Government and Politics is the principal guide to the political context, institutions and processes of government in New Zealand. It provides students with a clear and comprehensive introduction to the history, theory and knowledge required to understand the New Zealand political system....
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South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia :
Oxford University Press,
2015.
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| Edition: | Sixth edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: The Study of New Zealand Politics
- Part 1. Forging a Nation :
- 1.0. New Zealandas Political Histories
- 1.1. Maori Political History 1860-1960
- 1.2. New Zealand politics 1935 to 1984
- 1.3. New Zealand politics post-1984
- 1.4. National identity and diversity
- 1.5. New Zealand in the World
- 1.6. New Zealand and the Global Financial Crisis
- Part 2. Critiquing the State :
- 2.0. The Importance of Political Theory
- 2.1. Pluralism
- 2.2. Marxism
- 2.3. Feminism
- 2.4. Postcolonialism
- Part 3. The Political System :
- 3.0. New Zealand's System of Government
- 3.1. The Treaty of Waitangi
- 3.2. The Constitution
- 3.3. Parliament
- 3.4. The Executive
- 3.5. The Judiciary
- 3.6. The Public Sector
- 3.7. Local Government
- Part 4. Political Parties :
- 4.0. New Zealand's Party System
- 4.1. The Labour Party
- 4.2. The National Party
- 4.3. The Green Party
- 4.4. The Maori Party
- 4.5. New Zealand First
- 4.6. The Micro Parties
- Part 5. Elections :
- 5.0. Why Elections Matter
- 5.1. The MMP Electoral Reform
- 5.2. Voter Turnout
- 5.3. The Maori Seats
- 5.4. Media and Elections
- 5.5. Election Campaigning 2014
- 5.6. The General Election 2014
- 5.7. Local Government Elections
- Part 6. Government :
- 6.0. The Westminster Tradition
- 6.1. Government Formation
- 6.2. Prime Minister
- 6.3. Cabinet and Ministers
- 6.4. Members of Parliament
- 6.5. Governing through disaster
- Part 7. Policymaking :
- 7.0. The Politics of Policymaking
- 7.1. The Policy Process
- 7.2. Advisors and Officials
- 7.3. Critical Public Policy
- 7.4. The Treaty and Social Policy
- 7.5. Interest Groups and Policy
- 7.6. Child Poverty Policy
- 7.7. Climate Change Policy
- Part 8. Engagement and Activism :
- 8.0. Citizen Engagement
- 8.1. Activism and Social Movements
- 8.2. Youth Engagement
- 8.3. Social Media and Participation
- 8.4. Women's Movement
- 8.5. Left Political Activism.