Ministries of Deception: Cover-ups in Whitehall

Slessor, Tim

ISBN 10: 1854108778 / ISBN 13: 9781854108777

Published by Aurum Press Ltd, 2002

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR005300390

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author: TIM SLESSOR's father was the senior Fleet Air Arm officer on the HMS Glorious, and his frustration over the lack of progress made in the case fired his own research. A television documentary maker for many years, he is also the author of First Overland.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ministries of Deception: Cover-ups in ...
Publisher: Aurum Press Ltd
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Good