The curious person's guide to fighting fake news / David G. McAfee.
"Journalist David G. McAfee documents the myriad definitions of "fake news" and its various incarnations throughout history, from ideologically motivated disinformation operations to commercially motivated misinformation campaigns, and he presents a number of practical and actionable suggestions for combating it"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781634312066
- Physical Description: 207 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Durham, NC : Pitchstone Publishing, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Ù¢Can Journalism Really Accomplish Anything?Ù£ -- The Rise of Fake News -- We're All Addicted to Fake News -- Fake News as a Defense Mechanism -- The War on the Media -- Society Fights Back -- Fake News is Big Business -- Where Did We Go Wrong? -- Who Can We Trust? -- Fake News, Real Damage -- Problems with Journalism -- Identifying Fake News -- Helping Your Misguided Loved Ones -- Conclusion: Doing Our Part. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1260L Lexile |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fake news > United States. Media literacy > United States. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sandhill Regional Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Hoke County Public Library | 070.4 M (Text) | 28198000540294 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
