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A bibliography on the subject of political science is presented which includes the books "The Aboriginal Tent Embassy: Sovereignty, Black Power, Land Rights and the State," edited by Gary Foley, Andrew Schaap and Edwina Howell, "Australia and the World: A Festschrift for Neville Meaney," edited by Joan Beaumont and Matthew Jordan and "The Australian Citizens’ Parliament and the Future of Deliberative Democracy," edited by Lyn Carson, John Gastil, Janette Hartz-Karp and Ron Lubensky.

The Fraser era represents a defining moment in Australia's approach to the issues of uranium exports and non-proliferation policy. In contrast to some well-established positions in the literature, this essay argues that the Fraser government's August 1977 decision to approve the export of uranium was framed not only by domestic political considerations stemming from the Ranger Environmental Inquiry but also by important international factors. In particular, I argue that the non-proliferation initiatives of the Carter administration presented the Fraser government with an opportunity to portray the export of Australian uranium as means to strengthen the non-proliferation regime and enhance Australia's influence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]