America's Post-Truth Phenomenon: When Feelings and Opinions Trump Facts and Evidence

by
C.G. Pradoeditor

C.G. Prado, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Queen's University, where he served on the faculty for 31 years, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He has authored, coauthored, or edited 19 books, including Praeger's Social Media and Your Brain, and dozens of journal articles.

America's Post-Truth Phenomenon: When Feelings and Opinions Trump Facts and Evidence

20180430

Praeger

Pages 232
Topics Current Events and Issues

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America's Post-Truth Phenomenon: When Feelings and Opinions Trump Facts and Evidence

Contributors: Prado, C.G.;
Abstract:

This book presents absorbing and critical expert perspectives on the post-truth phenomenon that has infiltrated the US political system, media, and populace.


• Analyzes Trump-administration-generated mistruths in a discussion of post-truth America

• Presents varied concerns, perspectives, and thought-provoking topics in clear, accessible, and engaging words

• Explains the historical and social circumstances that led to post-truth

• Details why some people are more apt to embrace and spread post-truth

• Outlines actions to defeat post-truth

Editor(s): Prado, C.G.;
SortTitle: america's post-truth phenomenon: when feelings and opinions trump facts and evidence
Author Info:
C.G. Pradoeditor

C.G. Prado, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Queen's University, where he served on the faculty for 31 years, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He has authored, coauthored, or edited 19 books, including Praeger's Social Media and Your Brain, and dozens of journal articles.
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Print ISBN-13: 9781440862724
Imprint: Praeger
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 20180430