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Mis/Disinformation and Democratic Society

Mis/Disinformation and Democratic Society

Zimdars, Melissa

Paperback

Series: Electronic Media Research

General ReferenceWriting InstructionGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1041019246
ISBN13: 9781041019244
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Oct 15 2026
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Drawing on a variety of perspectives and methodologies, this collection explores the intricate relationship between mis- and disinformation and the functioning of democratic society.

This book seeks to show how mis- and disinformation is destabilizing our collective confidence in institutions fundamental to the functioning of democratic society, including our electoral processes, our perceptions of trust in government officials and institutions, our healthcare, education, economic, and media systems; and even our communities and interpersonal relationships. Topics covered in this book include the role of Artificial Intelligence in automating deception; how financial crises and journalistic norms in the news industry create favorable conditions for the amplification and laundering of political disinformation; and how our emotional states impact our susceptibility to misinformation. Throughout, the authors provide nuanced definitions of key terms such as conspiracy theory and digital democracy which help level the field for future research.

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