{"product_id":"people-power-by-david-hume-9781742237985","title":"People Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy has success been so rare in Australian referendums?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the failed attempt to ban communism in 1951 to the unsuccessful Voice referendum in 2023, Australians have been cautious about constitutional change, voting 'Yes' to only eight out of 45 referendum proposals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePeople Power\u003c\/i\u003e, the only full history of constitutional change in Australia, constitutional experts George Williams and David Hume closely examine our referendum record and explain why success is difficult to achieve. They interview leading proponents for constitutional change and analyse each referendum campaign, the public response, and the forces that shaped the outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensively updated edition of \u003ci\u003ePeople Power\u003c\/i\u003e includes analysis on the 2023 Voice referendum along with a discussion of the rise of interest in state and territory referendums, and the 2017 national plebiscite on same-sex marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the answer to holding a successful referendum in Australia? Truly engaging the people in the political process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Essential reading.' – Marcia Langton, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeanjin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The first of its kind.' – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndigenous Law Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'...advances scholarly and popular understanding of Australia's federal constitutional system.' – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLabour History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A handy reference for teachers and students of Australian history and politics.' – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A timely study that addresses the question of why yes, like sorry, is so often the hardest word.' – Steven Carroll, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald \/ The Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Engaging, thought-provoking, and educative.' – Anne Twomey, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople Power\u003c\/i\u003e creates a one-stop-shop of information and analysis of referendums, and makes it accessible to educators and students of political science and anyone with an interest in politics.' – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book reminds us that hope is not lost. Free of legal jargon, it offers practical measures that can return referendums to public ownership and make it more likely that good ideas will prevail over bad politics.' – Benjamin T. Jones, Senior Lecturer in History, CQUniversity Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849668677868,"sku":"9781742237985","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8281533482808.jpg?v=1759059588","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/people-power-by-david-hume-9781742237985","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}