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Fact over Fake

A Critical Thinker's Guide to Media Bias and Political Propaganda

Richard Paul author Linda Elder author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:30th Nov '20

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Today’s instantaneous and ever-present news stream frequently presents a sensationalized or otherwise distorted view of the world, demanding constant critical engagement on the part of everyday citizens.


The Critical Thinker’s Guide to Bias, Lies, and Politics in the News reveals the power of critical thinking to make sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting ideology, slant, and spin at work. Building off the Richard Paul and Linda Elder framework for critical thinking, Elder focuses on the internal logic of the news as well as societal influences on the media while illustrating essential elements of trustworthy journalism. With up-to-date discussions of social media, digital journalism, and political maneuvering inside and outside the fourth estate, Fact or Fake is an essential handbook for those who want to stay informed but not influenced by our modern news reporting systems.



ISBN: 9781538143940

Dimensions: 204mm x 135mm x 9mm

Weight: 141g

108 pages