| Debunk It! Fake News Edition: How to Stay Sane in a World of Misinformation Contributor(s): Grant, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1942186592 ISBN-13: 9781942186595 Publisher: Zest Books (Tm) OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Media Studies - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - Modern - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government |
| Dewey: 121 |
| LCCN: 2018061457 |
| Lexile Measure: 1240 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5" W x 7.4" (0.75 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Grant, John: - John Grant is author of about seventy books, including the highly successful Discarded Science, Corrupted Science, and Denying Science. He has received two Hugo Awards, the World Fantasy Award, the Locus Award, and a number of other international literary awards. |