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by Currie, Stephen
Published by : ReferencePoint Press, Inc. (San Diego, CA ) Physical details: 80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm ISBN:9781682822975; 1682822974.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| j 0 - 99 | j070.43 Cur (Browse shelf) | Available | State Grant-in-Aid | 105957 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is fake news? -- The rise of fake news -- Why fake news matters -- Reporting real news -- Pushing back against fake news.
The rise of the Internet has changed the way news is reported and consumed. One effect of these changes involves fake news false news items that are spread through email and social media to discredit people and policies, most often in the realm of politics. This book examines the growth and influence of fake news in the US and beyond.
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