Societal Deception: Global Social Issues in Post-Truth Times

by Geoffrey Lawrence

This book provides a comprehensive overview of 'societal deception' - how and why people are deceived and led to believe fake news. Coherently blending critical political economy and sociology, the author provocatively examines how corporations, political parties, the media, think tanks and assorted 'influencers' seek to manipulate public opinion to achieve their goals. This book spans an array of contemporary topics and issues not normally tackled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 134996106X
• ISBN13: 9781349961061
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 461 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"