Keeper of the Faith Jim Cairns

Biography of Jim Cairns (1914- ), former deputy Prime Minister of Australia (1972-75). Reveals apparent contradictions of Cairn's career including how the former policeman became an counter-culture guru and how as an opponent of capitalism he became Minister for Trade. Details the story behind his notorious relationship with Junie Morosi. Includes photos, bibliography and index. Author is a regular radio commentor on politics and a contributor to Australia's leading literary and political magazines. He is author of 'No Toxic Dump!: Contesting Corporate and Government Power'.

Dr Paul Strangio describes himself as one of the new breed of academic nomads. He has taught Australian politics and history at several Victorian universities, and is currently a research fellow in the School of Political and Social Inquiry at Monash University. He is the author of No Toxic Dump! A triumph for grassroots democracy and environmental justice (2001) and co-editor, with Peter Love, of Arguing the Cold War (2001). He is a regular radio commentator on politics and a contributor to Australia's leading literary and political magazines.