The second edition of this groundbreaking Australian politics text is designed for issues based introductory and upper level courses.  Reviewers of the first edition commented on “the distinctive, issues-based and forward-looking approach” of the book and its “useful coverage of diverse perspectives on influential political ideologies and the changing political culture in Australia”.  The second edition builds on these strengths and brings new authors and new chapter content to significantly improve and update the text.  Politics of Australian Society 2e offers students a lively and accessible examination of the Australian political landscape and is a valuable contribution to the discipline.