{"product_id":"misinformation-the-basics-paperback","title":"Misinformation: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJustin P. McBrayer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 \u003cli\u003eWhat is misinformation?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is there so much more misinformation nowadays?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy are we in a misinformation crisis--is it the result of sabotage or market forces?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow is misinformation harmful?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat can we do to solve the misinformation problem?\u003c\/li\u003e \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 \u003cli\u003eCovers a wide range of misinformation, from fake news and disinformation to deepfakes and memes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an interdisciplinary evaluation of misinformation, drawing on work in philosophy, economics, psychology, and media studies\u003c\/li\u003e \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 \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustin P. McBrayer \u003c\/strong\u003eis Professor Emeritus and Director of University Partnerships at Heterodox Academy. He works in social epistemology and ethics and has published \u003cem\u003eBeyond Fake News \u003c\/em\u003e(2021). He has written for \u003cem\u003eThe Dallas News\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDenver Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOrlando Sentinel\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy Now\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53402160824627,"sku":"9781041006121","price":50.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/vkqYPYYgTO9781041006121.webp?v=1779871963","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/misinformation-the-basics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}