Donald A. Barclay
Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies: How to Find Trustworthy Information in the Digital Age
Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies: How to Find Trustworthy Information in the Digital Age
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Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies explains how to identify deceptive information and seek out the most trustworthy information to inform decision making in your personal, academic, professional, and civic lives. Barclay takes an objective, non-partisan approach to the topic of sorting deceptive information from trustworthy information.
Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume, contradictions, and sheer craziness of the information bombarding you in this age of social media and twenty-four-hour news cycles? Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies will equip you with the skills to identify deceptive information and navigate towards the most reliable sources to inform your decision-making in various aspects of your personal, academic, professional, and civic life.
In this comprehensive guide, you will learn how to spot the red flags that indicate untrustworthy information. You will gain insights into discerning when statistics can be relied upon and when they are being manipulated to deceive. Moreover, you will develop a robust immunity against the logical fallacies that can mislead even the most astute individuals.
Author Donald A. Barclay, a seasoned librarian with a wealth of experience in teaching university students to become information literate scholars and citizens, approaches the complex and nuanced topic of sorting deceptive information from trustworthy information with an objective, non-partisan perspective.
By delving into the nuances of media literacy, fact-checking techniques, and critical thinking skills, you will gain the tools to navigate the information landscape with confidence and discernment. Whether you are a student, professional, or citizen, Fake News, Propaganda, and Plain Old Lies will empower you to make informed decisions and contribute to a more informed and responsible society.
Weight: 518g
Dimension: 232 x 158 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538108895
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