Keeper of the Faith: A Biography of Jim Cairns [Hardcover]

Paul Strangio (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0522850022 | ISBN-13: 978-0522850024 | Publication Date: May 1, 2002

Although Jim Cairns's reputation has been marginalized, the past 25 years have revealed that he was the major thinker and the driving influence behind the reforming policies and ideals of the Whitlam government. This book follows Cairns's ideological journey and preoccupation with finding the key to social change. It also offers a broad social and political context to Cairns's life, including the ideological character of the Labor Party over the past 50 years. Examining the protracted ideological and political rivalry between Gough Whitlam and Cairns, this work positions Cairns as a hero of the left.

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Paul Strangio has taught Australian politics and history at several Victorian-based universities over the past 10 years. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0522850022
• ISBN-13: 978-0522850024
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,542,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'The most Christ-like human being I've ever met', August 19, 2007

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- Tom Uren. A moving, powerful book about an inspirational, original thinker and a passionate, vulnerable man.