Fake news nation : the long history of lies and misinterpretations in America /
Cortada, James W.,
Fake news nation : the long history of lies and misinterpretations in America / by James W. Cortada and William F. Aspray. - pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Fake News Nation tells the story of how false information has flooded American public life for over 230 years. The authors show how lies, misrepresentations, and rumors have drawn America into wars, covered up assassinations, influenced national elections, and impacted contentious policy issues such as the effects of smoking and climate change"--
9781538131107 (cloth : alk. paper)
2019015999
Fake news--History.--United States
Disinformation--History.--United States
Journalism--Corrupt practices--History.--United States
Press and politics--History.--United States
United States--Politics and government.
AC PC / 4888 .F35 2019
Fake news nation : the long history of lies and misinterpretations in America / by James W. Cortada and William F. Aspray. - pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Fake News Nation tells the story of how false information has flooded American public life for over 230 years. The authors show how lies, misrepresentations, and rumors have drawn America into wars, covered up assassinations, influenced national elections, and impacted contentious policy issues such as the effects of smoking and climate change"--
9781538131107 (cloth : alk. paper)
2019015999
Fake news--History.--United States
Disinformation--History.--United States
Journalism--Corrupt practices--History.--United States
Press and politics--History.--United States
United States--Politics and government.
AC PC / 4888 .F35 2019