Governing Australia Studies in Contemporary Rationalities of Government [Hardcover]

This interdisciplinary collection addresses Foucault's concept of governmentality through a range of topics.Inspired by Foucault's discussion of governmentality, this book makes a major contribution to our understanding of government. Interdisciplinary in approach, the book combines theoretical discussion with empirical focus. While a wide range of topics are discussed--from sexual harrassment in the military to new contractualism--the contributors explore a range of shared concerns, giving the volume focus and rigor. The book includes a substantial introduction by the editors, and contains work critiquing the central notion of governmentality.Inspired by Foucault's discussion of governmentality, this book makes a major contribution to our understanding of government. Interdisciplinary in approach, the book combines theoretical discussion with empirical focus. While a wide range of topics are discussed--from sexual harrassment in the military to new contractualism--the contributors explore a range of shared concerns, giving the volume focus and rigor. The book includes a substantial introduction by the editors, and contains work critiquing the central notion of governmentality.Inspired by Foucault's discussion of governmentality, this book makes a major contribution to our understanding of government. Interdisciplinary in approach, the book combines theoretical discussion with empirical focus. While a wide range of topics is discussed--from sexual harassment in the military to new contractualism--the contributors explore a range of shared concerns, giving the volume focus and rigor. The book includes a substantial introduction by the editors, and contains work critiquing the central notion of governmentality.1. Introduction: government, liberalism and society Mitchell Dean and Barry Hindess; 2. Corporatising education Denise Meredyth; 3. Ethics in the service of the state J. P. Minson; 4. Bad habits or bad conscience? Sexual harassment in the Australian Defence Forcl³Ù