In Fear of Security

Australia's Invasion Anxiety

• Author(s): Anthony Burke,
• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Pages: 371
• ISBN_10: 1864031263
  ISBN_13: 9781864031263
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / General , Political Science / International Relations / General , Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General ,

Description:... Part of the media.culture series. Investigates Australia's 'obsession' with national security. Argues that security has dominated and distorted Australia's foreign policy and national life, from Cook's first voyage to the current Asian crisis. Contends that Australia's security always depends on the suffering and insecurity of others - whether they are boat people, asylum seekers, East Timorese or the Aborigines. Includes an analysis of Australia's Refugee Policy and the Tampa crisis. Includes photos, notes and index. Author is lecturer in International Politics at the University of Adelaide.