"Fake News"
"Horserace" Journalism
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Corporate Ownership of News Media
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First Amendment
Journalism and Democracy
Journalistic Bias and Objectivity
Journalistic Ethics
News and Media Literacy
Partisan Media and its Impact
Political Polarization
Social Media
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- ISBN 9781440861833
- Weight: 652g
- Dimensions: 156 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 07 Dec 2018
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of the state of American journalism and news-gathering in the 21st century, with a special focus on the rise—and meaning—of "fake news."
A part of ABC-CLIO's Examining the Facts series, which uses evidence-based documentation to examine the veracity of claims and beliefs about high-profile issues in American culture and politics, this volume examines beliefs, claims, and myths about American journalism and news media. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field of American journalism, including contemporary issues and historical foundations, and places modern problems such as "fake news" and misinformation in the context of larger technological and economic forces.
The book illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of journalistic practices so readers can feel empowered to navigate the complex information environment in which we live and to understand the level to which various news sources can (or can't) be trusted to provide accurate and timely coverage of issues and events of import to the public and the nation. These skills and knowledge structures are necessary for any citizen who wishes to be an informed participant in a self-governing democratic society.
Seth Ashley, PhD, is associate professor of journalism and media studies at Boise State University.
Jessica Roberts, PhD, is assistant professor of communication studies in the School of Human Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon.
Adam Maksl, PhD, is an associate professor of journalism and media at Indiana University Southeast, where he teaches digital journalism and social media classes.
