The Ethical State? by Marian Sawer - ISBN: 9780522850826
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The ethical state, a state committed to the common good and equal opportunity, was the central tenet of the social liberalist theory that emerged in the late 19th century. Here, the author explores how Australia embraced the ideal.

The Ethical State?

Social Liberalism in Australia

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  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    15 October 2003

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Summary

Sawer’s timely book offers an astute critique of the challenges facing social-liberal thought, and issues a rallying cry for its revival.The ethical state-a state committed to the common good and equal opportunity-was a central tenet of the social-liberal theory that emerged in Britain in the late nineteenth century. Here, Marian Sawer explores how the new nation of Australia enthusiastically embraced the ideal. Translated as the ‘fair go’, and accepted by major policy makers on both the lef…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780522850826
ISBN-10:0522850820
Author:Marian Sawer
Publisher:Melbourne University Press
Imprint:Melbourne University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Edition:1st
Release Date:15 October 2003
Weight:264g
Dimensions:216mm x 142mm x 21mm
About The Author

Marian Sawer

Marian Sawer is Professor of Political Science at the ANU Research School of Social Sciences and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Her books include Australia and the New Right (ed.); A Woman’s Place- Women and Politics in Australia (with Marian Simms); Sisters in Suits- Women and Public Policy in Australia and Speaking for the People- Representation in Australian Politics (co-edited with Gianni Zappal ) (MUP).

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