Fake News in America: Contested Meanings in the Post-Truth Era - Couverture souple

DiMaggio, Anthony R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1009066005 ISBN 13 : 9781009066006

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2026

Synopsis

The term 'fake news' became a buzzword during Donald Trump's presidency, yet it is a term that means very different things to different people. This pioneering book provides a comprehensive examination of what Americans mean when they talk about fake news in contemporary politics, mass media, and societal discourse, and explores the various factors that contribute to this, such as the power of language, political parties, ideology, media, and socialization. By analysing a range of case studies across war, political corruption, climate change, conspiracy theories, electoral politics, and the Covid-19 pandemic, it demonstrates how fake news is a fundamentally contested phenomenon, and how its meaning varies depending on the person using the term, and the political context. It provides readers with tools to identify, talk about, and resist fake news, and emphasizes a need for education reform with an eye toward promoting critical thinking and information literacy.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Anthony R. DiMaggio is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Lehigh University. He has published eleven books emphasizing American politics, global conflicts, social movements, inequality, and political communication. He is the recipient of the Class of 1961 faculty award at Lehigh University for excellence in teaching and research.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1009066005
• ISBN 13: 9781009066006
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 296
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Cambridge University Press; https://www.cambridge.org/; ; Via Honduras,15; Pomezia; Italia; 71; Italie