Conspiracy, cock-up, cover-up. There have been numerous cases where the government seems to have shot itself in the foot by attempting to gloss over or misinform the public over delicate matters, only for those matters to disagreeably come to light some time later. This text examines the anatomy of misinformation, mostly originating from the MOD, explores the extent and technique of the official deceptions, and asks why these cover-ups took place. Often, at the initial stages, the primary motive is the avoidance of ...
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Conspiracy, cock-up, cover-up. There have been numerous cases where the government seems to have shot itself in the foot by attempting to gloss over or misinform the public over delicate matters, only for those matters to disagreeably come to light some time later. This text examines the anatomy of misinformation, mostly originating from the MOD, explores the extent and technique of the official deceptions, and asks why these cover-ups took place. Often, at the initial stages, the primary motive is the avoidance of embarrassment for those ministers who have "got it wrong". But frequently things become more complicated. Characteristically, once a cover-up begins, it grows and becomes evermore difficult to get out of - unless the original dissembling is admitted. Usually, however, it is questions asked in awkward places that force those involved to own up to deceit.
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Hardback with dust wrapper. The book measures9½" x 6½", it has ix + 303 pages. The wrapper has a small conservation repair to the reverse, otherwise, the wrapper, binding and contents are in excellent condition. VG+/G+.
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1st edn 1st printing. 8vo. Original silver lettered blue cloth (VG), dustwrapper (a little rumpled at top edges, small closed tear at head of spine-otherwise VG in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. ix + 303 (no inscriptions).
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Fine. FIRST EDITION with dust jacket back cover bottom edge slightly curled-rare and collectable-will send out 1 st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order.
