CRAP: A GUIDE TO POLITICS
Terry Arthur
Sept 2007 - PB 978 08264 91398 - £9.99
- The first edition, self-published in the 1970s, struck a chord with the British public and was extremely successful.
- This completely new edition covers not only our current political leaders but also material on George W Bush, the war in Iraq, the European Commission and the UN.
- An essential read for everyone who has ever questioned the purpose of bureaucrats and politicians. Accessibly and humorously written, this book has bite!
“Behind the jokey title and the lively, entertaining style, Terry Arthur has produced a devastating exposé of the intellectual confusion, political deception and economic ignorance that have come to dominate public pronouncements. His precision of thought, clarity of language and lightly-worn scholarship have resulted in a book that would have won the warm approval of George Orwell.” - Sir Antony Jay, co-author of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister
“Mr Arthur has presented us with a user's manual to politicians. Anyone who reads it will not merely laugh out loud, but will be armed against all future attempts by the political class to lie, obfuscate and prevaricate. To this end some philanthropist should pay for a copy to be sent into every household in the land.” - Simon Heffer, Associate Editor, Daily Telegraph
Taking its inspiration from Terry Arthur’s thirty year-old classic 95 per cent is Crap: A Plain Man’s Guide to British Politics, this is a down-to-earth exposé of the crap still being peddled by leading politicians today. Humorously but devastatingly written, Arthur exposes twelve very different sorts of political nonsense. Irreverent yet brilliant, this guide is essential reading for everyone who is sick of spin.
Terry Arthur is an actuary holding several non-executive positions. He writes regularly for the broadsheet press and various journals. A keen sportsman, he played rugby for England in 1966.
Praise for the 1975 edition:
“A splendid book – amusing, disturbing and profound.” - Milton Friedman
“Mr Arthur has seen and measured the tip of an iceberg which, amazing though it may seem, most of the other passengers still have not noticed – and he has done so with accuracy and humour.” - Arianna Stassinopolous, The Spectator
Key Dates: Book launch hosted by the IEA on Thursday 11th October, 6:30 pm
Send all interview and review copy requests to Sarah Patel,
T: 020 7922 0938, E: spatel@continuumbooks.com
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