Disinformation in the Global South

Disinformation in the Global South is a timely and incisive exploration of disinformation and its impact in the Global South, offering a unique and geographically diverse collection of perspectives on the phenomenon. The book explores the impact of disinformation in Africa, Latin America, the Arab World, and Asia through case studies and comparative analyses, providing a broad thematic overview of the phenomenon as it manifests across the region. It also includes an introduction to Southern perspectives on national histories, theories of disinformation, and research methods, global case studies of cultures of disinformation, and comprehensive explorations of responses to online and offline disinformation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Introduction:
Disinformation has become a significant issue in the Global South, where it has been used to manipulate public opinion, undermine democratic institutions, and exacerbate social divisions. This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of disinformation and its impact in the region.
B. Disinformation in the Global South:
Disinformation has a long history in the Global South, dating back to the colonial era. In many parts of the region, political parties, governments, and other actors have used disinformation to manipulate public opinion, undermine rival political parties, and consolidate power. The use of disinformation has increased in recent years, particularly in the context of elections, where it has been used to spread false information, undermine trust in institutions, and influence voter behavior.
C. Impact of Disinformation:
The impact of disinformation in the Global South is profound. It has been used to undermine democratic institutions, spread hate speech, and exacerbate social divisions. Disinformation has also been used to manipulate public opinion, particularly in the context of elections, where it has been used to spread false information, undermine trust in institutions, and influence voter behavior.
D. Responses to Disinformation:
There have been various responses to disinformation in the Global South, including efforts to combat it through education, media literacy, and government regulation. However, the effectiveness of these responses has been limited, and the problem of disinformation continues to persist.
E. Conclusion:
Disinformation is a significant issue in the Global South, and it requires a comprehensive and coordinated response. This book provides a valuable contribution to the literature on disinformation and its impact in the region, and it offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
In Disinformation in the Global South, media and communications scholars Herman Wasserman and Dani Madrid-Morales present a unique and geographically diverse collection of perspectives on the phenomenon of disinformation as it manifests in the Global South. In many parts of the Global South, coordinated political disinformation campaigns, rumor, and propaganda have long been a part of the social fabric, even before disinformation became an area of scholarship in the Global North. The way disinformation manifests in this region, and responses to it, can therefore be highly instructive for readers around the world.

Through case studies and comparative analyses, the book explores the impact of disinformation in Africa, Latin America, the Arab World, and Asia. The chapters in this book discuss the similarities and differences of disinformation in different regions and provide a broad thematic overview of the phenomenon as it manifests across the Global South. After analyzing core concepts, theories, and histories from Southern perspectives, contributors explore the experiences of media users and the responses to disinformation by various social actors drawing on examples from a dozen countries.

Disinformation in the Global South also includes:

A thorough introduction to Southern perspectives on national histories, theories of disinformation, and research methods in disinformation studies.

Global case studies of cultures of disinformation, including ethnographic insights into how audiences engage with disinformation.

Comprehensive explorations of responses to online and offline disinformation, including discussions of news literacy and the management of disinformation.

A. Introduction:

Disinformation has become a significant issue in the Global South, where it has been used to manipulate public opinion, undermine democratic institutions, and exacerbate social divisions. This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of disinformation and its impact in the region.

B. Disinformation in the Global South:

Disinformation has a long history in the Global South, dating back to the colonial era. In many parts of the region, political parties, governments, and other actors have used disinformation to manipulate public opinion, undermine rival political parties, and consolidate power. The use of disinformation has increased in recent years, particularly in the context of elections, where it has been used to spread false information, undermine trust in institutions, and influence voter behavior.

C. Impact of Disinformation:

The impact of disinformation in the Global South is profound. It has been used to undermine democratic institutions, spread hate speech, and exacerbate social divisions. Disinformation has also been used to manipulate public opinion, particularly in the context of elections, where it has been used to spread false information, undermine trust in institutions, and influence voter behavior.

D. Responses to Disinformation:

There have been various responses to disinformation in the Global South, including efforts to combat it through education, media literacy, and government regulation. However, the effectiveness of these responses has been limited, and the problem of disinformation continues to persist.

E. Conclusion:

Disinformation is a significant issue in the Global South, and it requires a comprehensive and coordinated response. This book provides a valuable contribution to the literature on disinformation and its impact in the region, and it offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 257 x 181 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119714446