Andrew Weiss
Counterfact: Fake News and Misinformation in the Digital Information Age
Counterfact: Fake News and Misinformation in the Digital Information Age
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Fake news has been a part of the press for a long time, spreading through lies and rumors for political and social purposes. This book explores the history of fake news, its antecedents and precursors, and how it is currently employed using digital information technologies. It also examines the wider impacts of fake news on societies, especially in the areas of education, politics, and public policy. The book makes the case for developing strategies that rely not merely upon information literacy to help individuals deal with fake news but also on wider national and international policies that specifically aid users of information and address human behavioral characteristics.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Fake news has been a persistent issue in the media landscape, disrupting the dissemination of factual information among people. Its origins can be traced back to the use of lies and rumors for various political and social purposes, spanning centuries. While the definition of fake news remains contested, it encompasses false news stories spread with the intent to deceive. Moreover, fake news can serve instructive and parodic purposes, providing tools to challenge misinformation bubbles. This book aims to provide a comprehensive model for fake news that can help predict and neutralize its negative effects. It explores the traits that make individuals susceptible to falling for false stories, conspiracies, and other misinformation.
The book adopts a unique approach to fake news, considering it as situated within a matrix of behaviors, conditions, and contexts that require comprehensive analysis. It examines the relationship between the creator and the user of fake news, speculating on the intertwined actions and motives of both. The context also explores specific conditions exploited by "bad actors" that contribute to the spread of fake news, as well as the lack of certain identifiable characteristics in users that make them more vulnerable to consuming such information.
By understanding the origins, characteristics, and implications of fake news, this book aims to provide valuable insights into the challenges posed by misinformation in the modern world. It serves as a call to action for individuals, media organizations, and policymakers to enhance their awareness, critical thinking skills, and media literacy to combat the spread of fake news and promote the dissemination of accurate and reliable information.
Weight: 408g
Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538177389
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