The Hollow State
Power without Purpose in Australian Politics
$30.74
- Paperback
298 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2025
Summary
The Hollow State: Power Without Purpose in Australian Politics is a scathing analysis of how Australia’s political system has been drained of conviction, competence and purpose. Drawing on decades of political commentary, analysis and insider knowledge, Peter van Onselen offers a compelling account of how managerialism, personality cults, media decline and institutional erosion have hollowed out Australian democracy.
From the rise of spin over substance to the collapse of internal par…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781921804724 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1921804726 |
| Author: | Peter Van Onselen |
| Publisher: | Wilkinson Publishing |
| Imprint: | Wilkinson Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 298 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 308g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 241mm x 194mm |
About The Author
Peter Van Onselen
Peter van Onselen PhD is the Political Editor for Daily Mail Australia, having previously worked as Political Editor at Network 10 and Contributing Editor at The Australian and Sky News. He is also a professor of politics and public policy at the University of Western Australia and was appointed its foundation chair of journalism in 2011. Peter is the author or editor of 10 books, including four best sellers. His biography on John Howard was ranked by the Wall Street Journal as the best biography of 2007. Peter has won Walkley and Logie awards for his broadcast journalism and a News Award for his feature and opinion writing.
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