{"product_id":"misinformation-the-basics","title":"Misinformation: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces readers to the topic of misinformation. In recent years, many people have become worried about fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and the like. Is this concern justified or a panic over nothing? \u003cem\u003eMisinformation: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e provides readers with a short, accessible introduction to the topic and includes chapters answering the following questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is misinformation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is there so much more misinformation nowadays?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are we in a misinformation crisis—is it the result of sabotage or market forces?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is misinformation harmful?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat can we do to solve the misinformation problem?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a glossary of key terms, suggestions for further reading, and lesson plans for teachers and reading groups, \u003cem\u003eMisinformation: The Basics \u003c\/em\u003eis an ideal starting point for audiences interested in the study of news and information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers a wide range of misinformation, from fake news and disinformation to deepfakes and memes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers an interdisciplinary evaluation of misinformation, drawing on work in philosophy, economics, psychology, and media studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearly sets out the role that technology like social media, smartphones, and the internet played in the rise of a digital, interconnected media landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56151262658904,"sku":"9781041006114","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781041006114.jpg?v=1778711427","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/misinformation-the-basics","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}