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News Corporation is one of the most closely studied international media conglomerates, headed by the world’s most famous media proprietor. Yet, despite its prominence in the academic literature, little attention has been paid to the company’s book publishing operations. This article seeks to rectify this oversight. It investigates some of the more controversial book deals made by HarperCollins, outlining a partisan publishing pattern that conforms to Murdoch’s proclivity for conservative politics. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Focuses on the Australian Labor Party (ALP), with reference to the country's communist party. Indepth look at clandestine political activity within the Communist Party of Australia (CPA); Information on the recruitment of ALP members by the CPA; Discussion on the effects of the united front policy.