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1 online resource (xi, 228 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-220) and index. |
| Contents |
The quest for harmony / James Jupp -- Conceptualising social cohesion / Andrew Markus and Liudmila Kirpitchenko -- Measuring social cohesion in a diverse society / Nick Economou -- Government initiatives for social cohesion / Stewart Foster -- The landmark of Cronulla / Jock Collins -- Policing the other : Lebanese young people in a climate of conflict / Rob White -- Religious resurgence and diversity and social cohesion in Australia / Gary D. Bouma and Rod Ling -- Family and nation : the indigenous/non-indigenous relationship / Tim Rowse -- Social cohesion and cultural fragility : a paradox of indigenous rapports with Eurasian Australia / Robert Nelson -- Educational attainments and inter-ethnic marriage and social cohesion / Siew-Ean Khoo -- Unions, the workplace, and social cohesion / Santina Bertone -- Education and social cohesion / Hurriyet Babacan -- The media and social cohesion / Andrew Jakubowicz -- The problem of sport and social cohesion / Brett Hutchins -- Counter-terrorism and the politics of social cohesion / Jenny Hocking -- Human rights and social cohesion : would a bill of rights enhance social cohesion in Australia? / Gabrielle McKinnon. |
| Summary |
Australia's reputation as a successful large scale immigrant-receiving nation is well formed. In the latest wave, not only have millions of diverse people arrived in the post-war period from 1945 to a growing, high income, good employment economy; but the society absorbing them has remained stable and cohesive. This is not to say that it has been entirely plain sailing - sensitive debate, isolated interethnic violence, and the degree of migrant ghettoisation have been prominent, though varying in intensity over time. But overall, the planned program of immigration and settlement by Australia's governments over the years has been successful. This volume examines key elements of the means by which social cohesion can be constructively sought in Australia. With contributions from some of Australia's leading experts in this field, this book addresses the key concern: what are the threats to Australia's social cohesion and how can they be countered? |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Social structure -- Australia.
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Social structure. |
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Australia. |
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Cultural pluralism -- Australia.
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Cultural pluralism. |
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Australia -- Social conditions.
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Social conditions. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Nieuwenhuysen, J. P.
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Dawson, Emma.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Jupp, James. Social cohesion in Australia. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007 9780521709439 0521709431 (DLC) 2007024761 (OCoLC)145146490 |
| ISBN |
9780511355530 (electronic book) |
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051135553X (electronic book) |
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9780511354441 (electronic book) |
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0511354444 (electronic book) |
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0521709431 (print) |
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9780521709439 (print) |
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9780521709439 |
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