Choosing the Republic, Paperback by Patmore, Glenn, Like New Used, Free shipp...

Choosing the Republic, Paperback by Patmore, Glenn, ISBN 1742230156, ISBN-13 9781742230153, Like New Used, Free shipping in the USThe republic is one of the great unfinished stories of Australian politics. It is a history of initiative, failure and a deep desire for change. After interviewing the key players, Glenn Patmore tells the fascinating story of political republicanism, as well as placing the debate about the republic in the politics of the 21st century.

He asks a number of vital questions: how will the people in a constitutional monarchy choose to become a republic? What are the practicalities of constitutional change, and the politics of the popular debate? Choosing the Republic seeks the answers, offering a fresh way of thinking about Australian democracy. This is not just a story of the recent past; it charts the present and imagines a new future for Australia.

Choosing the Republic revives and rejuvenates a flagging Australian debate. Glenn Patmore examines the implications of various republican proposals in a balanced way, navigating the constitutional complexities deftly. Th is a carefully reasoned analysis of the history, philosophy and legal context of republicanism and brings a refreshing clarity to this contested area.