Wilson, Margaret, 1947-

The struggle for sovereignty : New Zealand and twenty-first century statehood / Margaret Wilson. - 99 pages ; 19 cm. - BWB Texts . - BWB texts. .

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- 1. State And Government -- 2. Reconstructing The State -- Summary -- 3. Globalisation And The Neo-Liberal Agenda -- The economy -- Neo-liberalism ideology -- The turning point, 1984 -- Summary -- 4. The Constitution And The Role Of The State -- The Crown -- Political culture -- The political inclusion of women -- Summary -- 5. The Legal System And The Rule Of Law -- 6. The Public Service -- Summary -- Conclusion -- Notes -- About The Author -- About Bwb Texts.

"New Zealand state institutions are under attack and require support if we are to maintain control over our society. Our public institutions have undergone a fundamental change since 1984, the result of the implementation of public policies that reflect neo-liberal theories of public choice and free markets"--Publisher information.

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Neoliberalism--Social aspects--New Zealand
Public institutions--New Zealand
Social choice--New Zealand
Sovereignty--Moral and ethical aspects--New Zealand


New Zealand--Economic policy--1984-
New Zealand--Politics and government--1972-

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