Myth Speak: politics and cultural symbolism in contemporary Australia

Musgrove, Brian (2006) Myth Speak: politics and cultural symbolism in contemporary Australia. Politics and Culture, 2006 (3). ISSN 1558-6960

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Abstract

This article examines the revival of myth, iconography and symbolism in contemporary Australian political speech and public performance. It argues that the retailing of mythic stories has become a central feature of Australian political life.

Item Type:Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C)
Additional Information:Author retains copyright.
Uncontrolled Keywords:Australian politics, political myth, mass media
Fields of Research (FOR2008):16 Studies in Human Society > 1606 Political Science > 160601 Australian Government and Politics
20 Language, Communication and Culture > 2005 Literary Studies > 200502 Australian Literature (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Literature)
20 Language, Communication and Culture > 2002 Cultural Studies > 200203 Consumption and Everyday Life
Subjects:360000 Policy and Political Science > 360100 Political Science > 360101 Australian Government and Politics
420000 Language and Culture > 420300 Cultural Studies > 420307 Consumption and Everyday Life
420000 Language and Culture > 420200 Literature Studies > 420202 Australian and New Zealand
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO2008):UNSPECIFIED
ID Code:2691
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Deposited On:11 Oct 2007 11:12
Last Modified:22 Nov 2011 16:29

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