American Journalism and "Fake News" - Examining the Facts

This book provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of the state of American journalism and news-gathering in the 21st century, with a special focus on the rise-and meaning-of "fake news." A part of ABC-CLIO''s Examining the Facts series, which uses evidence-based documentation to examine the veracity of claims and beliefs about high-profile issues in American culture and politics, this volume examines beliefs, claims, and myths about American journalism and news media. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field of American journalism, including contemporary issues and historical foundations, and places modern problems such as "fake news" and misinformation in the context of larger technological and economic forces. The book illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of journalistic practices so readers can feel empowered to navigate the complex information environment in which we live and to understand the level to which various news sources can (or can''t) be trusted to provide accurate and timely coverage of issues and events of import to the public and the nation. These skills and knowledge structures are necessary for any citizen who wishes to be an informed participant in a self-governing democratic society.>

A propos de l'auteur

Seth Ashley is a professor of journalism and media studies at Boise State University, USAAdam Maksl is Professor of Journalism and New Media and Co-Chair of the Department of Communication at Indiana University Indianapolis. He is co-founder of the Digital Gardener Initiative, a university-wide digital literacy program

s a professor of journalism and media at Indiana University Southeast, USA

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Seth Ashley, Adam Maksl, Jessica Roberts
• Edition: Bloomsbury Academic
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 22.02.2024
• EAN: 9798765120675
• ISBN: 9798765120675
• Pages: 264
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 232 mm x 18 mm
• Thème: Contemporary Debates
• Catégories: Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Médias, communication > Journalisme; USA, Media Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Media & Internet, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Propaganda, Press & journalism, United States of America, USA, Disinformation and misinformation, Media studies: internet, digital media and society, News media and journalism, Freedom Of Information & Freedom Of Speech