Politics in New ZealandThis revised edition of a classic introduction to the New Zealand political, constitutional, and electoral system covers recent elections and the constitutional and legal changes that have attracted the attention of the international community. Using a pluralist theory of the state, it describes the history and practice of New Zealand government. Political parties and special-interest groups, the governmental hierarchy, and the public sector are discussed with information on how these different influences affect the political scene. The historical perspective provided offers a vision of the evolutionary nature of New Zealand politics and the interactions that drive changes. |
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Contents
A pluralist theory of the state | 1 |
The plural society | 20 |
The constitution | 50 |
The Cabinet and prime minister | 73 |
Parliament | 99 |
The public sector and the public service | 136 |
Courts and tribunals | 168 |
Local and regional government | 190 |
Interest groups | 208 |
Political parties | 233 |
Elections and voters | 265 |
The media | 288 |
Pluralist democracy under strain | 309 |
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References to this book
Politicians, Bureaucrats and Administrative Reform B. Guy Peters,Jon Pierre No preview available - 2001 |
Bibliographic information
| Title | Politics in New Zealand |
| Authors | R. G. Mulgan, Peter Aimer |
| Compiled by | Peter Aimer |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Auckland University Press, 2004 |
| ISBN | 1869403185, 9781869403188 |
| Length | 344 pages |
| Subjects | › › Political Science / Civics & Citizenship Political Science / General Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections |
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