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True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News

Cindy L. Otis

Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines the history of fake news and explains ways to identify false information. The book addresses misleading claims in both news coverage and social media, offering a primer on evaluating what readers encounter. Archival photographs and extensive sourcing accompany the discussion. By tracing misinformation’s history alongside guidance for recognizing it, the book focuses on how false material circulates and how people can avoid being misled by it.

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Themes
Curiosity · History · Problem Solving · Technology And Engineering
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9781250239495
Language
English
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