In this book established researchers draw on a range of theoretical and empirical perspectives to examine social media’s impact on American politics. Chapters

This book shows how disinformation spread by partisan organizations and media platforms undermines institutional legitimacy on which authoritative information d

“Empowering and thoroughly researched, this book offers useful contemporary analysis and possible solutions to one of the greatest threats to democracy.” �

A state-of-the-art account of what we know and do not know about the effects of digital technology on democracy.

New perspectives on the misinformation ecosystem that is the production and circulation of fake news. What is fake news? Is it an item on Breitbart, an article