People Power: The history and the future of the referendum in Australia

By David Hume and George Williams

A full history of constitutional change in Australia, this analysis examines the nation's referendum record and explains why referendum approvals have been so rare. Including interviews with leading proponents for constitutional change as well as political cartoons and brochures from key campaigns, this account provides a thorough analysis of each referendum campaign, the public's response, and the forces that shaped the outcome.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1742232159
• ISBN13: 9781742232157
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"