David Burchell
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David Burchell is a senior lecturer in humanities at the University of Western Sydney
and a regular columnist for The Australian
. He has also contributed articles to the Australian Financial Review and Griffith Review
.
Dr Burchell is the author of several books on Australian politics and the Australian Labor Party
, including Western Horizon: Sydney's Heartland and the Future of Australian Politics (Scribe Books, 2003); co-author of The Prince's New Clothes: Why do Australians Dislike Their Politicians? (UNSW Press, 2002); and Labor's Troubled Times (Pluto Press, 1991).
The columns often focus on the psychology, behaviour and motives of their subjects, as well as the conceit with which the past is often viewed. He generally writes from a conservative perspective and his columns are often disliked by leftists.
University of Western Sydney
The University of Western Sydney, also known as UWS, is a multi-campus university in the Greater Western region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
and a regular columnist for The Australian
The Australian
The Australian is a broadsheet newspaper published in Australia from Monday to Saturday each week since 14 July 1964. The editor in chief is Chris Mitchell, the editor is Clive Mathieson and the 'editor-at-large' is Paul Kelly....
. He has also contributed articles to the Australian Financial Review and Griffith Review
Griffith Review
The Griffith Review is a quarterly publication featuring essays, reportage, memoir, fiction, poetry and artwork from established and emerging writers and artists. Each edition of the Review is developed around a contemporary theme enabling the issues to be aired and discussed and to put the debate...
.
Dr Burchell is the author of several books on Australian politics and the Australian Labor Party
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
, including Western Horizon: Sydney's Heartland and the Future of Australian Politics (Scribe Books, 2003); co-author of The Prince's New Clothes: Why do Australians Dislike Their Politicians? (UNSW Press, 2002); and Labor's Troubled Times (Pluto Press, 1991).
The columns often focus on the psychology, behaviour and motives of their subjects, as well as the conceit with which the past is often viewed. He generally writes from a conservative perspective and his columns are often disliked by leftists.