The Government Of The Northern Territory
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of federation and frontier, The Government of the Northern Territory presents a rigorous and authoritative account of the political structures, administrative challenges, and constitutional evolution that have shaped one of Australia's most distinctive and geographically vast regions. Alistair Heatley chronicles the Territory's complex relationship with federal authority, detailing how a land of sparse population yet immense strategic and cultural significance has navigated its path toward self-governance, balancing the competing interests of Indigenous communities, pastoral industries, and Commonwealth oversight. Heatley writes with the precision of a seasoned political scientist, grounding his analysis in institutional theory while remaining accessible to readers with a broader interest in Australian history and public administration. Published as part of the University of Queensland Press series on Australian state and territory governments, this work stands as an invaluable reference for students of federalism and anyone seeking to understand the unique democratic experiment that the Northern Territory represents — a political entity whose story is far from finished.
Author: Alistair Heatley
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of federation and frontier, The Government of the Northern Territory presents a rigorous and authoritative account of the political structures, administrative challenges, and constitutional evolution that have shaped one of Australia's most distinctive and geographically vast regions. Alistair Heatley chronicles the Territory's complex relationship with federal authority, detailing how a land of sparse population yet immense strategic and cultural significance has navigated its path toward self-governance, balancing the competing interests of Indigenous communities, pastoral industries, and Commonwealth oversight. Heatley writes with the precision of a seasoned political scientist, grounding his analysis in institutional theory while remaining accessible to readers with a broader interest in Australian history and public administration. Published as part of the University of Queensland Press series on Australian state and territory governments, this work stands as an invaluable reference for students of federalism and anyone seeking to understand the unique democratic experiment that the Northern Territory represents — a political entity whose story is far from finished.