Debunk It! Fake News Edition: How to Stay Sane in a World of Misinformation
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We live in an era of misinformation, much of it spread by authority figures, including politicians, religious leaders, broadcasters, and, of course, apps and websites.
In this second edition, author John Grant uses ripped-from-the-headlines examples to clearly explain how to identify bad evidence and poor arguments. He also points out the rhetorical tricks people use when attempting to pull the wool over our eyes, and offers advice about how to take these unscrupulous pundits down. Updated to include a chapter on fake news, Debunk It serves as a guide to critical thinking for young readers looking to find some clarity in a confusing world.
Publisher: Zest Books (Tm)
Published: 09/30/2019
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781942186595
Age: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/07/2019 pg. 1
About the Author
John Grant is author of about seventy books, including the highly successful Discarded Science, Corrupted Science, and Denying Science. For a number of years he ran the world-famous fantasy artbook publisher Paper Tiger. He has won the Hugo Award (twice), the World Fantasy Award, and various other international literary awards.