Foolproof: why misinformation infects our minds and how to build immunity
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New York : W. W. Norton & Company, [2023].
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Book
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First American edition.
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358 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Norwich/Otis Adult Nonfiction
302.3 VAN
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"From fake news to conspiracy theories, from inflammatory memes to misleading headlines, misinformation has swiftly become the defining problem of our era. The crisis threatens the integrity of our democracies, our ability to cultivate trusting relationships, even our physical and psychological well-being--yet most attempts to combat it have proven insufficient. In Foolproof, one of the world's leading experts on misinformation lays out a crucial new paradigm for understanding and defending ourselves against the worldwide infodemic"--
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9780393881448, 039388144X
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-342) and index.
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"From fake news to conspiracy theories, from inflammatory memes to misleading headlines, misinformation has swiftly become the defining problem of our era. The crisis threatens the integrity of our democracies, our ability to cultivate trusting relationships, even our physical and psychological well-being--yet most attempts to combat it have proven insufficient. In Foolproof, one of the world's leading experts on misinformation lays out a crucial new paradigm for understanding and defending ourselves against the worldwide infodemic"--,Provided by publisher
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APA Citation (style guide)
Van der Linden, S. (2023). Foolproof: why misinformation infects our minds and how to build immunity. First American edition. W. W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Van der Linden, Sander. 2023. Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity. W. W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Van der Linden, Sander, Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity. W. W. Norton & Company, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Van der Linden, Sander. Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity. First American edition. W. W. Norton & Company, 2023.
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