fake news

Although news outlets are meant to be impartial, they have never been perfectly unbiased. After the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the term "fake news" became part of people's vocabulary, adding to the public's mistrust of the media. In today's society, learning how to cultivate media literacy by spotting unreliable sources and biased reporting is crucial. This volume explores the fake news phenomenon and offers readers tips on how to be critical of what they see reported.

"Readers will learn about the foundations and value of press freedom, be introduced to important investigative reports, get background on historical and recent press controversies, read how easily disinformation can spread, and discover the tools and resources available to help news consumers detect fake news and stop its spread"--Provided by publisher.

Explores how fake news can threaten society, including in politics, in health and science, and how it affects teens.

Explores the discussion of whether we should trust what the news tells us.

This resource looks at the rise of misinformation and the ease with which it now spreads. Through examples from the United States and democracies around the world, this book encourages readers to question the balance between constitutional rights and irreparable damage to democracy.

"The papers published in this volume were presented in June of 2017 at the Free Speech Discussion Forum . . . in Budapest, Hungary. The purpose of the forum was to bring together prominent free speech scholars from around the world to discuss matters of common interest . . . [The papers focus] on two topics: 'The foundations and limits of free expression' and 'The media in the twenty-first century'"--Back cover.

"Fake news involves the purposeful reporting of inaccurate information. Today, some people use the term to dismiss news stories they do not like. But many media organizations and schools are working to help people recognize fake news. Fake News explores the history of this issue and how it has evolved, including how people and laws are addressing it today"--Provided by the publisher.

This book arms readers with the knowledge, tools, and critical perspective they need to navigate the tricky world of social media and educate others about how to do so in an informed, intelligent way.

A resource for business professionals that explores how to navigate a post-truth world, featuring psychology studies and examples from political and business headlines, and discussing why human beings are vulnerable to putting trust in people, organizations, and information.

Fake news is a story that seems like real news but involves misleading, deceptive, or false information. And no matter the motive behind its creation and circulation, it is clearly a problem. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to fake news.