Chris L.
Private tutor in Wodonga, Australia
Education
I have a PhD in political studies, completed Monash University. First Class Honours (Politics). Bachelor of Arts (Politics/History)
Experience
I have tutored at Melbourne University, Monash University, Australian National University and Charles Sturt University. I have excellent skills that can help students improve their research and writing abilities. I have been published in a number of leading and international academic journals. These include the Australian Journal of Political Science, the Australian Journal of Politics and History, the International Journal of Sports Policy and Politics, the International Journal of Public Administration, and New Political Economy. Lewis, Chris. 2015, ‘Another sports drug-testing failure: Australian government policy and powerlifting’, International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics 7(2):23-253. Marsh, David; Lewis, Chris; Chesters, Jenny. 2014, ‘The Political Power of Big Business: The Big Miners and the Mining Tax’, Australian Journal of Political Science 49(4):711-725. Chris Lewis, Brian Dollery and Michael Kortt, 2014. ‘Building the Education Revolution: Another Case of Australian Government failure?’, International Journal of Public Administration 37(5):299-307. David Marsh and Chris Lewis. 2013, ‘The Political Power of Big Business: A Response to Bell and Hindmoor’, New Political Economy, published online 22 October 2013. Keith Dowding and Chris Lewis (2012), ‘Culture, Newspaper Reporting and Changing Perceptions of Ministerial Accountability in Australia’, Australian Journal of Politics and History 58(2):236-250. Chris Lewis & David Marsh (2012), ‘Network Governance and Public Participation in Policy-Making: Federal Community Cabinets in Australia’, Australian Journal of Public Administration 71(1):6-19. Chris Lewis (2010), ‘The Home Insulation Program Policy Debacle: haste makes waste’, Public Policy, 5(2):83-100. Chris Lewis, (2009), ‘Did the Howard government (1996-2007) undermine Australian democracy?’ Australian Journal of Political Science 44(4):713-719. Chris Lewis, (2007), ‘The Howard Government (1996-2006): the extent to which public attitudes influenced Australia’s federal policy mix’ Australian Journal of Public Administration 66(1):83-95. Academic book chapters (refereed) David Marsh and Chris Lewis. 2014. ‘Evaluating Policy Success’, in Chris Aulich (editor), The Gillard Governments, Carton: Melbourne University Press. Keith Dowding and Chris Lewis ‘Ministerial Characteristics in the Australian Federal Government’ for Keith Dowding and Patrick Dumont (eds) Selecting Ministers Around the World London: Routledge, 2014 (forthcoming). Keith Dowding and Chris Lewis, ‘Hiring, Firing, Roles and Responsibilities’, in Keith Dowding and Chris Lewis (eds) Ministerial Careers and Accountability in the Australian Commonwealth Government, ANU ePress 2012, pp. 1-14 Keith Dowding, Chris Lewis and Adam Packer, ‘The Pattern of Forced Exits from the Ministry’, in Keith Dowding and Chris Lewis (eds) Ministerial Careers and Accountability in the Australian Commonwealth Government, ANU ePress 2012, pp. 115-134. Chris Lewis, ‘A Recent Scandal: The Home Insulation Program’, in Keith Dowding and Chris Lewis (eds) Ministerial Careers and Accountability in the Australian Commonwealth Government, ANU ePress 2012, pp. 153-176. David Marsh, Chris Lewis and Paul Fawcett, (2010), ‘Citizen-centred policy making under Rudd: network governance in the shadow of hierarchy?’, in Chris Aulich and Mark Evans (eds), The Rudd Government: Australian Commonwealth Administration 2007–2010, ANU E Press, pp. 143-160. Government Publications Lewis, Chris, 2013, Australian Local Government Innovation: A snapshot in 2012 of leading practice, Paul Bateson (editor), Prepared for the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government by the ANZSOG Institute for Governance, May 2013 Mark Matthews (ANU Centre for Policy Innovation), Chris Lewis (ANU Centre for Policy Innovation), Grahame Cook (Grahame Cook Consulting Pty Ltd), Public Sector Innovation: A Review of the Literature, Commonwealth of Australia, 2009. http://www.anao.gov.au/bpg-innovation/lit-index.html Other book chapters Lewis, Chris. 2014, ‘Free trade has had its time’, in Healey, Justin (editor), Free Trade and Globalisation, Issues in Society, Volume 368, Thirroul, New South Wales: Spinney Press, pp. 52-54. Book Reviews and Notes The state of Industrial Relations, Evatt Papers, Vol. 5, No. 2, edited by C. Sheil. Australian Journal of Public Administration, June 2009, Vol. 68, No. 2, pp. 237-238. Other publications ‘Globalization entry’, for the SAGE Reference book Encyclopedia of Power 2011. Academic conference papers Keith Dowding, Chris Lewis and Adam Packer, ‘Ministerial Careers and Accountability Workshop’, ANU, 17-18 June 2010. Keith Dowding and Chris Lewis, ‘The Media and Ministerial Accountability in Australia’, presented at the Australasian Political Studies Association Annual Conference, Macquarie University, NSW, September 27-30, 2009. Mainstream magazines ‘Policy Debate in the Rudd Years’, Quadrant January/February 2008. ‘In Rudd We Trust: The Failure of Left-Wing Political Commentary’ Quadrant September 2007. ‘How Different Would a Labor Government Be? Quadrant April 2007. ‘How the Opposition makes a difference’ Quadrant November 2006, Sport Opinion pieces http://www.theroar.com.au/author/chris-lewis/
Subject Expertise
History Of Science9th Grade Writing8th Grade Writing7th Grade Writing12th Grade Writing11th Grade WritingPolitical ScienceWorld HistoryUS HistoryUS Constitutional HistorySAT Subject Test in World HistorySAT Subject Test in United States HistoryLatin America HistoryIB History SLIB History HLAP US HistoryHistoryEuropean HistoryCLEP Social Sciences and HistoryCLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the PresentCLEP History of the United States IAP World HistoryAP Comparative Government and PoliticsAP United States HistoryAP European HistoryAmerican History10th Grade WritingIB Global Politics SLIB Global Politics HLAP U.S. Government & Politics
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I have an approach which identifies strengths and weaknesses of individual students, and encourages and enhances their intellectual and technical scholarly abilities. My interests are expressed in most economic, social and environmental issues, notably the complexity in discussing policy complexity. I love sports, both as a participant and spectator.
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