Beyond fake news : finding the truth in a world of misinformation /

"The world is swimming in misinformation. Conflicting messages bombard us every day with news on everything from politics and world events to investments and alternative health. The daily paper, nightly news, websites, and social media each compete for our attention and each often insist on a d...

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Main Author: McBrayer, Justin P. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, 2020.
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