From Urban Legends to Political Fact-Checking

Online Scrutiny in America, 1990-2015

Autori

• William Aspray
• James W. Cortada

Parametri

Pagine

156pagine

Tempo di lettura

6ore

• Computer, IT, programmazione
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Teoria e storia della scienza

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The book explores the evolution of political fact-checking within the context of online scrutiny, tracing its roots back to the emergence of the public Internet in the 1990s. It delves into the historical prevalence of "fake facts" in America, examining key developments leading up to the Trump-Clinton presidential election campaigns. Through this lens, the text highlights the ongoing challenges and significance of verifying information in the digital age.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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