Since the 2016 presidential election, the term fake news has become part of the national discourse. Although some have appropriated the term for political purpo

Western societies are under siege, as fake news, post-truth and alternative facts are undermining the very core of democracy. This dystopian narrative is curren

Globalization, modernization, and technologization have brought rapid social and economic change while also increasing diversity of democratic societies. Plural

Over the last few years, social media has expanded to become a key platform for news dissemination and circulation, and a key orginator and propogator of 'fake

Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction : fake news and the imperative of civic education -- Wayne journell -- Why does fake news work? : on the psychosocial dynami