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The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Literacy Education

2020

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Synopsis

Since the 2016 U.S. presidential election, debates about fake news have regularly appeared in entertainment, politics, and news media. While many agree on the dangers associated with fake news, there is no consensus concerning the definition of the phenomenon or its origins which are loosely attributed to a variety of practices and technologies. Much of the discourse on fake news has focused on proposing solutions, with media literacy being one of the most frequently mentioned. Although, Nolan Higdon contends that expanded access to media literacy education is a more promising solution than government regulation or commercial products; he argues that it will be unsuccessful unless it includes a critical framework and comprehensive history of fake news. The Anatomy of Fake News offers the first historical examination of fake news for the purpose of creating effective critical news literacy. Higdon employs a critical-historical media ecosystems approach to identify the producers, themes, purposes, and influences of fake news. The findings are incorporated into an invaluable fake news detection kit. This historically rich text is a much-needed resource for history buffs and practitioners alike.

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