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Chicken meat is one of Australia's most popular and affordable foods, but it was not ever thus. The Changing Chicken provides a unique view of food systems and culture through an examination of our changing attitudes to chicken meat.

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Australians seem to want a republic, but there is uncertainty about what kind of republic we want. Choosing the Republic explores how the people in a constitutional monarchy may choose to become a republic, delving into republican philosophy, the history and practicalities of constitutional change, and the politics of popular debate.

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Takes a decade-by-decade approach to exploring the twentieth century - the architecture, fashion, design and everyday material culture. Covering popular periods such as Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Industrial Arts, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Retro, Modern, this book combines useful information with personal reflection.

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For five centuries, colonialism and modernity have shaped the cultures of the world. This book traces these interacting long-term historical processes, and the parallel history of anti-colonial movements and ideas. It outlines the rise to global dominance of Europe since the 16th century, and attendant modernity that shaped and defined this rise.

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Examines the resurgence in Australia of locality based social policy after the political failures of the market-oriented approach to regional reform.

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This book establishes a set of parameters for social capital that help us examine how policy can increase cooperation between organisations and individuals, and how a social capital framework can also help us understand the public policy process. It helps understand how social capital theories can be integrated into grassroots policy making.

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Why support contemporary art What role does art play in defining cultural values How does today's Australia measure up in terms of cultural giving What international models exist for private support of contemporary art in public spaces in Australia This title answers these questions and many more.

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Choosing a method of contraception isnt simply about preventing pregnancy, its also about making the best choice for your future, your lifestyle, your health and your peace of mind. Contraception Healthy Choices provides both women and men with the information they need to make that choice.

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Describes the bitter power struggles of the Australian constitution's forging, and paints the founding fathers as implausible heroes who managed a profound historical achievement. It talks about parliaments, courts, judges and ministers, and sheds light on today's great constitutional controversies.

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An account of the events leading up to the split of the Australian Labour Party in the mid-1950s. It explores the controversial role and activities of anti-communist Catholic organizations. Bruce Duncan interviewed many of the key players and has had access to the archives.

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Showcases Australia's leading historians writing about cultural history, both in theory and practice.

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This is a cultural history of the concept of power in cultural studies. It traces the uptake of the concept from the mid 1970s, the reasons that motivated its adoption and the ways that concepts of power have shaped the field of Cultural Studies.

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Delves behind the too-often negative media headlines and stereotypes about regional Australia, and considers the true state of Australia's regions, including metropolitan regions, and what can be done to improve their economic, social and environmental well-being.

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Addresses the flood of new DNA-related information that has flowed from the recent revolution in biotechnology: information that is transforming the food we eat; the way medicine is practised, and even changing the ways in which crimes are solved.

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A guide that takes you through the basics of Chinese etiquette and gives an insight into the way Chinese executives approach negotiations with foreign companies. It shows you how to prepare and conduct yourself in order to significantly increase your success rate when doing business in China.

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This book aims to provide cadet journalists and journalism students with a guide to the 'nuts and bolts of journalism, and to act as an introduction to news gathering and reporting in Australia.

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Explains what makes an educator exceptional. The theory of empathic intelligence affirms the practice of those who are attuned to others and gifted in developing others' potential. Empathic Intelligence argues for the importance of creating a dynamic between thinking and feeling in a climate of intelligent caring.

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Examines the state of current affairs television in Australia, by pondering its future, while drawing lessons from the past. This book questions the social and political value of current affairs journalism. Underpinning this approach is the conviction that TV current affairs serves functions that are essential to a civilised democracy.

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A useful book for anyone interested in engineering mechnanics. It is primary intended to be a textbook for undergraduate engineering students and is treasured both for its brevity and clarity of expression.

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This work tackles economic rationalism from a moral perspective. Firstly, in non-technical language, it reviews the economic arguments for economic rationalism. It then examines the ethical defences for economic rationalism and considers its many criticisms.

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Looks at evidence-based policy and decision-making in the public sector. This book provides a practical manual for people working in policy areas. It is suitable for practitioners with little or no experience in research and analysis but who require skills in managing, assessing and critically evaluating evidence use in the public sector.

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Australian painter and theatre artist Loudon Sainthill and his partner, entrepreneur and gallery director Harry Tatlock Miller, were at the heart of avant-garde artistic and literary circles in mid-twentieth century Sydney and London. This book details their life and times and contains much of Sainthills sumptuous art, including his imaginative costumes and design for the theatre.

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