Politics, Media and Campaign Language Australia's Identity Anxiety |
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| Author:
| Brookes, Stephanie |
| Series title: | Anthem Studies in Australian Politics, Economics and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78308-501-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2017 |
| Publisher: | Anthem Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $210.00 |
Book Description:
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'Politics, Media and Campaign Language' is an original, groundbreaking analysis of the story of Australian identity told through Australian election campaign language. Introducing the concept of identity security, the book argues that the story of Australian identity is characterised by recurring cycles of anxiety and reassurance, which betray a deep underlying feeling of insecurity.
'Politics, Media and Campaign Language' is an original, groundbreaking analysis of the story of Australian identity told through Australian election campaign language. Introducing the concept of identity security, the book argues that the story of Australian identity is characterised by recurring cycles of anxiety and reassurance, which betray a deep underlying feeling of insecurity.