The Routledge Handbook of Discourse and Disinformation

Free Download Stefania M. Maci, "The Routledge Handbook of Discourse and Disinformation "
English | ISBN: 1032124253 | 2023 | 432 pages | PDF | 8 MB
This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of research into discourses of disinformation, misinformation, post-truth, alternative facts, hate speech, conspiracy theories, and "fake news".

Divided into two sections, it provides a detailed look at the methodological challenges and approaches for studying disinformation, along with a wide range of case studies covering everything from climate change denial to COVID-19 conspiracies. The studies address how discourses of disinformation are constructed and developed, what rhetorical and persuasive strategies they employ, how disinformation can be discerned from real news, and what steps we might take in order to create a more trustworthy news environment.
Read more