| ID | 094045 |
| Title Proper | Human security in Australia |
| Other Title Information | public interest and political consequences |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pietsch, Juliet ; McAllister, Ian |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The new human security paradigm has reconceptualised security beyond traditional physical threats to encompass 'lifestyle' concerns, such as health and environmental security. This article uses national survey data collected in Australia in 2007 to examine how public opinion views this new paradigm and to evaluate its political consequences. The results show that the public makes a clear distinction between all four types of human security-health, the environment, national security and the economy. Longitudinal analysis shows that health and the environment have gained greater prominence with the public since 1990. Each dimension of human security has only limited roots in the social structure. However, each has important consequences for the ideological orientation of the public, and for party support. The authors conclude that as 'lifestyle' concerns become more prominent for the public, parties of the right will have to adapt to the new paradigm in order to ensure that they are not electorally disadvantaged. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 64, No. 2; Apr 2010: p.225 - 244 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 64, No. 2; Apr 2010: p.225 - 244 |
| Key Words | Human Security ; Australia ; Public Interest ; Environmental Security ; National Security ; Economy |