United States of Distraction: Media Manipulation in Post-Truth America (and What We Can Do about It)

by Mickey Huff and Nolan Higdon

Book Overview

A powerful critique of how manipulation of media gives rise to disinformation, intolerance, and divisiveness, and what can be done to change direction.

"Mickey Huff and Nolan Higdon emphasize what we can do today to restore the power of facts, truth, and fair, inclusive journalism as tools for people to keep political and corporate power subordinate to the engaged citizenry and the common good."--Ralph Nader

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0872867676
• ISBN13: 9780872867673
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: City Lights Books
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.9"