Fake News And The Factories That Make It (critical Thinking About Digital Media)

"Once on the fringe, fake news has become mainstream. From bogus social media accounts to Russian troll factories, phony news muddies the social and political discourse, and is a threat to our democracy. This high-interest book defines fake news and reveals the people behind the spread of disinformation. This text directly correlates with state journalism standards about developing media literacy. Readers will also glimpse the future of fake news and the alarming technologies used to make it, such as face-morphing technology. This book will help readers navigate the messy world of fake news." -- Amazon.com Introduction -- In the newsroom -- Pulling the wool over your eyes -- Behind the curtain -- A few facts short of a story -- Getting the wrong end of the stick -- Calling their bluff -- No news is not good news Introduces fake news, discussing the people and technology behind the disinformation.