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True or false : a CIA analyst's guide to spotting fake news  Cover Image Book Book

True or false : a CIA analyst's guide to spotting fake news / Cindy L. Otis.

Otis, Cindy L., (author.).

Summary:

"A YA Nonfiction book about the history of Fake News and tips for how to spot it"-- Provided by publisher.
Fake news is not a new phenomenon. Otis, a former CIA analyst, takes readers from the ancient Egyptians to the founding fathers to the present day to show the history and impact of misinformation over the centuries. She shares actionable tips on how to spot fake news, and how to make sense of the information we receive each day. Perhaps most importantly, you'll learn how to understand and see past your own information biases, so that you can think critically about important issues and put events happening around you into context. -- adapted from Amazon info

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250239495
  • ISBN: 1250239494
  • Physical Description: xv, 313 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Feiwel & Friends, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical notes and references (pages 295-313).
Formatted Contents Note:
History of fake news. Fake news has been around a lot longer than you think -- The beginning of fake news -- Fake news and the fall of the French monarchy -- Fake news and America's founder -- Fake news takes on science -- Yellow journalism, propaganda, and disinformation, Oh my! -- Yellow journalism -- Fake news at war -- Smoking is good for you and other fake news about your health -- The fake news intelligence battles -- Drowning in fake news. Going digital -- Fake news goes viral -- Fake news takes over elections -- How we fight back. Facts vs. opinions -- I'm biased, you're biased, we're all biased -- Understanding bias in the media -- How to spot fake news articles -- Memes aren't news & other social media tips.
Target Audience Note:
1180L Lexile
Ages 13-18 Feiwel & Friends.
Grades 10-12 Feiwel & Friends.
Subject: Fake news.
Fake news > United States.
Media literacy.
Genre: Young adult nonfiction.
Instructional and educational works.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Bethlehem Area Public Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Bethlehem Main Library YA 070.4 (Text) 33062009349458 YA Nonfiction Available -

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