Fact over Fake: A Critical Thinker's Guide to Media Bias and Political Propaganda (Thinker's Guide Library)

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. Richard Paul and Linda Elder reveal the power of critical thinking to make sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting ideology, slant, and spin at work. Fact over Fake is an essential guide for anyone who wants to stay informed in today's overwhelming news arena while not falling prey to political propaganda and manipulation. --Amazon 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 Paul and Elder reveal the power of critical thinking to make sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting ideology, slant, and spin at work. This volume is a guide for anyone who wants to stay informed in today's overwhelming news arena while not falling prey to political propaganda and manipulation. --From publisher description This Book 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 Paul And Elder Framework For Critical Thinking, Elder Focuses On The Internal Logic Of The News As Well As Societal Influences On The Media. This book 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 Paul-Elder critical thinking framework, Fact over Fake focuses on the internal logic of the news as well as societal influences on the media