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ix, 317 p. ; 20 cm. Being 'economical with the truth' has become almost a jokey euphemism for the political lie - a cosy insider's phrase for the disingenuousness that is now accepted as part and parcel of political life. But as we face the third term of a government that has elevated this kind of economics almost to an art form, is it now time to question the creeping invasion of falsehood? What does the rise of the political lie say about our society? At what point, if we have not reached it already, will we cease to believe a word politicians say? Tracing the history of political falsehood back to its earliest days, but focusing specifically on the exponential rise of the phenomenon during the Major and Blair governments, Peter Oborne demonstrates that the truth has become an increasingly slippery concept in recent years. From woolly pronouncements that are designed merely to obfuscate to outright and blatant lies whose intention is to deceive, the political lie is never far from the surface. And its prevalence has led to a catastrophic decline in trust, at a time when people are more politicised than ever. Rigorous, riveting and profoundly shocking, this is a devastating book about one of the single biggest issues facing us today. Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-304) and index. Peter Oborne. e-uk--- Deception Political aspects Great Britain Great Britain Politics and government 1997- Political culture Great Britain Engaño Aspectos políticos Gran Bretaña Gran Bretaña Política y gobierno 1997- Cultura política Gran Bretaña JN 238 O12r 2005 0743275608 9780743275606 2005434562 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1002/2005434562-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1002/2005434562-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1002/2005434562-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1002/2005434562-d.html DLC 050624 20230410121106.0 128712