Fear and Politics (Scribe Short Books)
Publisher: Scribe Publications Pty Ltd.; Scribe
Published: October 28, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781920769871
Subjects: Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism; Political Science / Political Freedom & Security / Terrorism; Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations
Description: The main justification for democracy as a system of government is the protection it affords its citizens from fear and danger and of the arbitrary use of state power. In this book, Dr Lawrence argues that fear is crucial factor in shaping Australian public policy in recent years, and charts its consequences on the Australian body politic.