Mapping Lies in the Global Media Sphere

This book explores the concept of "innocent lies" in the media, extending to misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. It takes a multidisciplinary and international approach, addressing the digital divide, global inequality, algorithmic bias, harm to vulnerable groups, social lynching, and the impact on social, political, and cultural agendas. It is of interest to students and academics in digital media, media and politics, journalism, development studies, gender, and race.

Format: Hardback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the pervasive phenomenon of "(in)nocent lies" in the media, extending beyond the realm of online misinformation to encompass a deliberate spread of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and false narratives. It offers a critical perspective on addressing this issue across various interdisciplinary fields. The book adopts a multidisciplinary and international approach, considering the digital divide, global inequality, algorithmic bias, the detrimental impact of misinformation on vulnerable groups, the phenomenon of social lynching, and its influence on social, political, and cultural agendas. The chapters are organized thematically, providing a nuanced and original understanding of this complex problem.

This book will appeal to students and scholars engaged in digital media, media and politics, journalism, development studies, gender and race, as it offers valuable insights into the dynamics of misinformation and its implications for our society. By exploring the multifaceted nature of "(in)nocent lies" in the media, this book contributes to the ongoing discourse on media literacy, truthfulness, and the role of media in shaping public opinion.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032516349