American journalism and "fake news" : examining the facts

Ashley, Seth (author.). Roberts, Jessica (Jessica Stewart), (author.). Maksl, Adam, (author.).

Summary: "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"--Publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 1440861838
ISBN: 9781440861833
ISBN: 1440861846
ISBN: 9781440861840
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 239 pages).
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Publisher: Santa Barbara, Caifornia : ABC-CLIO, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction: journalism's role in democratic society -- Journalists: what they do and whom they work for -- News media law and economics -- News audiences -- News and politics -- "Fake news" and misinformation -- Representation and reality in news coverage -- The future of journalism.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 31, 2020).