Washington Cover-Up: How Bureaucratic Secrecy Promotes Corruption And Waste In The Federal Government

By Clark R. Mollenhoff

Book Overview

Washington Cover-Up: How Bureaucratic Secrecy Promotes Corruption And Waste In The Federal Government is a book written by Clark R. Mollenhoff that delves into the inner workings of the federal government in the United States. The book explores the concept of bureaucratic secrecy and how it can lead to corruption and waste within government agencies. Mollenhoff, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, draws on his extensive experience covering government affairs to provide readers with an insightful and thought-provoking analysis of the issue.Throughout the book, Mollenhoff provides numerous examples of how bureaucratic secrecy has been used to cover up wrongdoing and waste within government agencies. He also examines the role that the media and public opinion play in exposing these issues and holding government officials accountable. The book covers a range of topics, from the Watergate scandal to the Iran-Contra affair, and provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of government secrecy and its impact on society.Overall, Washington Cover-Up is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the federal government and the challenges that arise when secrecy is used to shield government officials from scrutiny. Mollenhoff's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all backgrounds. The book is a timeless classic that remains relevant today, as the issue of government secrecy continues to be a topic of debate and concern.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163820806
• ISBN13: 9781163820803
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"