TY - BOOK AU - Edelman, Murray J. TI - The politics of misinformation SN - 0521801176;0521805104 (pb) PY - 2001/// CY - Cambridge, UK ;;New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Communication in politics.;Communication;Rhetoric;Deception.;Elite (Social sciences) KW - Political aspects.;Political aspects N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-134) and index N2 - Summary: "The Politics of Misinformation is a critical examination of how and why the public has confidence in political progress and innovation even though most change is superficial. Concentrations of social and economic power produce illusions tha ER -