Joseph R. Hayden

A History of Disinformation in the U.S. (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

This volume recounts notable episodes of distortion throughout American history. It examines several of the lurid hoaxes and conspiracy theories that have inspired press coverage, as well as some of the political lies promoted by partisan gladiators, whether of the eighteenth century or today.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040040225
• Artikelnr.: 70332367

Autorenporträt

Joseph R. Hayden is a Professor of Journalism at the University of Memphis, USA. He specializes in media history and politics and is the author of Negotiating in the Press (about World War I), two books on presidential-press relations, and a volume on Civil War journalists.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Hoaxes and Conspiracy Theories, Part I 2. Partisan Lies in the Early Republic 3. Savage and Civilized 4. The Same Old Racket 5. Mystique and Misrepresentation 6. Agitators and Desperadoes 7. Foreign Menace 8. Murderous Huns 9. The Red Scare 10. Unnatural Behaviors 11. Dope Craze 12. Corporate Canards 13. Partisan Lies in the New Millennium 14. Hoaxes and Conspiracy Theories, Part II. Conclusion