This volume of essays is intended for the general reader as well as for~ the student of political science. Their purpose is to ignite a discussion about the future of New Zealand's politics in the 21st century. In a time when private enterprise is in serious economic strife, and needs rescuing by the state, questions about public interest become more urgent. How far does the public's interest extend? How is it protected? New Zealand underwent a major constitutional shift in 1993, and it is timely to examine whether or not this still serves the public. This volume will help you decide what you think on these issues.
The contributors are major scholars in fields such as parliamentary studies, electoral studies, law reform and communication. Their findings represent the 'state of the art' in their respective disciplines, and all have here reached out to engage members of the public in the debate. The public interest is too electrifying a subject to be discussed only in the academy.
| Introduction |
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| 1 The Public Interest in New Zealand |
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| 2 Performance Journalism: Ethics, commerce, theatre and the public interest |
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| 3 The New Zealand Model |
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| 4 The Public Interest, the Media and the Law |
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| 5 Constitutional Conventions |
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| 6 Lords and Leg Cos: Second-chamber sagas |
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| 7 The Genie and the Bottle: Is New Zealand's MMP system here to stay? |
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| 8 Public Perceptions of Elections: An Australia New Zealand comparison |
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| 9 The New Zealand Parliament: Changes in executive legislative relations |
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| 10 Public Interest and Change in New Zealand Foreign Policy |
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| 11 Culture and Governance: Clash of form and function in a case study |
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| 12 The Ideology of Social Democracy: The despotic state vs. the despotic market |
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| 13 The Complicated Politics of Climate Change |
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| Endnotes |
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| Notes on Contributors |
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Jim Tully was an American writer who enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success in the 1920s and '30s. A former circus laborer, hobo, and professional boxer, his rags-to-riches career may qualify him as the greatest long shot in American literature. Following the death of his mother, Tully was sent from his home in St. Marys, Ohio, to an orphanage in Cincinnati. After his time at the orphanage, the young Tully spent six years as a vagabond, riding the rails and working for a small circus. He left the road and settled in Kent, Ohio, in 1907, working odd jobs while focusing on his new interest - writing. After getting a few pieces published in local papers, Tully returned to the road in 1912, eventually settling for good in Hollywood. He worked for Charlie Chaplin and later became one of the first reporters to cover Hollywood. His honest depictions of film stars and directors earned him the reputation as the most feared man in Hollywood. In addition to the celebrity pieces, Tully wrote numerous books, including Shanty Irish (1928) and Circus Parade (1927)
