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Misinformation: The Basics book cover

1st Edition

Misinformation: The Basics

By Justin P. McBrayer Copyright 2026
300 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

300 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

300 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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This book introduces readers to the topic of misinformation. In recent years, many people have become worried about fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and the like. Is this concern justified or a panic over nothing? Misinformation: The Basics provides readers with a short, accessible introduction to the topic and includes chapters answering the following questions: What is... Read more

Acknowledgements

1. What is misinformation?

2. How did the misinformation crisis happen?

3. Why did the misinformation crisis happen? The sabotage and virus explanations

4. Why did the misinformation crisis happen? The market explanation

5. What’s so bad about misinformation?

6. How can we solve the misinformation crisis? 

Conclusion (TL;DR)

Reading group discussion guide and lesson plans 

Glossary 

Bibliography 

Index

Biography

Justin P. McBrayer is Professor Emeritus and Director of University Partnerships at Heterodox Academy. He works in social epistemology and ethics and has published Beyond Fake News (2021). He has written for The Dallas News, Denver Post, New York Times, Orlando Sentinel, and Philosophy Now.

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