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Around the world, democracies have seen a decline in social and political trust. Australian Social Attitudes IV: The Age of Insecurity is an in-depth look at the economic and geopolitical uncertainty that pervades Australian public discourse.
In the decade following the Howard administration, Australian politics has been defined by growing uncertainty, instability, and the emergence of popular disaffection with the political class, similar to what has been seen in the United States and Britain. Featuring contributions from Australia’s leading social scientists, this book explores the connection between insecurities and disaffection, and the ways in which they have manifested – in populist voting patterns, suspicions about climate science, and hostilities to immigration.
A fascinating insight into what Australians think about contemporary political and social issues, this book is designed to present the public, media, and policymakers with up-to-date analysis of public opinion about important topics confronting Australian politics and society.
In the decade following the Howard administration, Australian politics has been defined by growing uncertainty, instability, and the emergence of popular disaffection with the political class, similar to what has been seen in the United States and Britain. Featuring contributions from Australia’s leading social scientists, this book explores the connection between insecurities and disaffection, and the ways in which they have manifested – in populist voting patterns, suspicions about climate science, and hostilities to immigration.
A fascinating insight into what Australians think about contemporary political and social issues, this book is designed to present the public, media, and policymakers with up-to-date analysis of public opinion about important topics confronting Australian politics and society.
About the author
Shaun WilsonSenior Lecturer, Macquarie UniversityDr Shaun Wilson is associate professor of sociology at Macquarie University.
Markus HadlerDr Markus Hadler is professor of sociology at the University of Graz.
Clive BeanClive Bean is professor of political science at Queensland University of Technology.
Shaun RatcliffShaun Ratcliff is a lecturer in political science at the University of Sydney.
Shaun WilsonSenior Lecturer, Macquarie UniversityDr Shaun Wilson is associate professor of sociology at Macquarie University.
Bruce TranterBruce Tranter is a professor of sociology at the University of Tasmania.
Katrine BeauregardKatrine Beauregard is a lecturer of political science at the Australian National University.
Ian McAllisterIan McAllister is distinguished professor of political science at the Australian National University.
Toni MakkaiToni Makkai is professor emerita in the Centre for Social Research and Methods at the Australian National University.
Markus HadlerDr Markus Hadler is professor of sociology at the University of Graz.
Anja EderAnja Eder is a university assistant in the department of sociology at the University of Graz.
Murray GootMurray Goot is professor emeritus in the department of history, politics and international relations at Macquarie University.
Luke MansilloLuke Mansillo is a PhD candidate in the department of government and international relations and the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.
Ann EvansAnn Evans is a senior fellow in the school of demography and associate dean (research) in the college of arts and social sciences at the Australian National University
Edith GrayEdith Gray is the head of school of demography in the research school of social sciences at Australian National University.
Markus HadlerDr Markus Hadler is professor of sociology at the University of Graz.
Clive BeanClive Bean is professor of political science at Queensland University of Technology.
Shaun RatcliffShaun Ratcliff is a lecturer in political science at the University of Sydney.
Shaun WilsonSenior Lecturer, Macquarie UniversityDr Shaun Wilson is associate professor of sociology at Macquarie University.
Bruce TranterBruce Tranter is a professor of sociology at the University of Tasmania.
Katrine BeauregardKatrine Beauregard is a lecturer of political science at the Australian National University.
Ian McAllisterIan McAllister is distinguished professor of political science at the Australian National University.
Toni MakkaiToni Makkai is professor emerita in the Centre for Social Research and Methods at the Australian National University.
Markus HadlerDr Markus Hadler is professor of sociology at the University of Graz.
Anja EderAnja Eder is a university assistant in the department of sociology at the University of Graz.
Murray GootMurray Goot is professor emeritus in the department of history, politics and international relations at Macquarie University.
Luke MansilloLuke Mansillo is a PhD candidate in the department of government and international relations and the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.
Ann EvansAnn Evans is a senior fellow in the school of demography and associate dean (research) in the college of arts and social sciences at the Australian National University
Edith GrayEdith Gray is the head of school of demography in the research school of social sciences at Australian National University.
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