The Politics of Lying: Implications for Democracy

Abstract

Preface and an Introduction Introduction PART ONE: JUSTIFYING AND EXPLAINING POLITICAL DECEPTION IN A DEMOCRACY Justifications for Lying in Politics M.Ramsay Democratic Dirty Hands M.Ramsay Explanations: the Political Context M.Ramsay Explanations: Deception in the U.S Political System L.Cliffe Explanations: Secrecy and Deception in the U.K Political Context L.Cliffe PART TWO: CASE STUDIES The Iran-Contra Affairs L.Cliffe The 'War' on Drugs L.Cliffe The Scott Inquiry D.Bartlett The Pergau Dam Affair: Civil Aid and Arms Exports D.Bartlett Shoot to Kill M.Ramsay B.S.E: Mad Cows and De-regulation D.Bartlett Parliamentary Lobbying and Sleaze in British Politics D.Bartlett Conclusions M.Ramsay & L.Cliffe References Index

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