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Exploring the pervasive impact of misinformation, this book delves into over two centuries of false narratives that have shaped American history. It reveals how deceitful information has swayed public opinion, instigated wars, obscured critical events like assassinations, and influenced significant national elections and policy debates, including those on smoking and climate change. Through historical examples, the authors illuminate the ongoing struggle against fake news in American society.
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Fake News Nation, James W. Cortada, William Aspray
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Fake News Nation
- Subtitle
- The Long History of Lies and Misinterpretations in America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James W. Cortada, William Aspray
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 318
- ISBN13
- 9781538131107
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the pervasive impact of misinformation, this book delves into over two centuries of false narratives that have shaped American history. It reveals how deceitful information has swayed public opinion, instigated wars, obscured critical events like assassinations, and influenced significant national elections and policy debates, including those on smoking and climate change. Through historical examples, the authors illuminate the ongoing struggle against fake news in American society.