Letters to Australia, Volume 6: Essays from 19561972

Author:   Professor Julius Stone
Publisher:   Sydney University Press
Volume:   6
ISBN:  

9781743326114


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   03 February 2020
Format:   Paperback
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The years 1956-72 were as eventful as any that had gone before, and Julius Stone touched on many international issues. The hydrogen bomb and the space race were popular topics. Decolonisation and independence in Asia and Africa were covered, especially Indonesia and South Africa. Stone wrote extensively about the Cold War, Vietnam War and relations with China. This book contains 75 talks by Julius Stone.

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Author:   Professor Julius Stone
Publisher:   Sydney University Press
Imprint:   Sydney University Press
Volume:   6
Dimensions:   Width: 17.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.00cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781743326114


ISBN 10:   1743326114
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   03 February 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

The book contains 75 talks. Editor’s preface SEATO and Australian foreign policy Western diplomacy and the strategy of deterrence Menzies on Iron Curtain Adenauer, the Presidency of W. Germany, and the status of E. Germany The Crimes Bill and civil liberties War in the Congo Anti-colonialism JFK’s foreign policy The challenge of nuclear testing The future of Britain's base in Singapore Australian foreign policy towards Thailand, W. New Guinea Space programs of the Great Powers ANZUS Council; trade deals and UK exclusion French Army and de Gaulle and the question of Algeria State aid for private and religious schools – the Constitutional issues Let sleeping dogs lie – the politics of separation of church and state Capital punishment and the value of human life Asian conflicts and hypocrisy James Meredith and US civil rights The UK and the Common Market The suspension of drivers' licences – legal rules and precedents Police and human rights – UN Conference in Canberra US-Soviet trade expands; Soviets welcome Nixon Pakistan-India conflict China establishes relations with the Great Powers The politics of immigration Iceland claims wide fishing rights Index

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Julius Stone (1907–1985) was Challis professor of jurisprudence and international law at the University of Sydney from 1942 to 1972, then adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales, until his death.

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