A Firehose of Falsehood: The Story of Disinformation
Teri Kanefield
(Author)
Pat Dorian
(Illustrator)
Description
Lies destroy. Disinformation tears at the fabric of democracy.
A Firehose of Falsehood: The Story of Disinformation breaks down disinformation tactics and offers tools for defending and restoring truth. From Darius I of ancient Persia (522-486 BCE), to blood libel of the Middle Ages, to Soviet disinformation tactics and modern election deniers, Teri Kanefield and Pat Dorian show how tyrants and would-be tyrants deploy disinformation to gain power. Democracy, which draws its authority from laws instead of the whim of a tyrant, requires truth. For a democracy to survive, its citizens must preserve and defend truth. Now that the Internet has turned what was once a trickle of lies into a firehose, the challenge of holding on to truth has never been greater. A Firehose of Falsehood offers readers these necessary tools.Product Details
Price
$29.99
$27.89
Publisher
First Second
Publish Date
February 13, 2024
Pages
240
Dimensions
0.0 X 0.0 X 0.0 inches | 0.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781250790439
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About the Author
Teri Kanefield is a lawyer and the author of more than ten books. Her book awards include the Jane Addams Peace Association Book Award and California Reading Association Silver Honor Book Award. She has published more than 50 articles, essays, and stories in mainstream publications. Her legal analysis has appeared in The Washington Post, USA Today, and other major outlets. Her private law practice was dedicated to representing indigents on appeal from adverse rulings. She lives in San Luis Obispo, California. Pat Dorian grew up fascinated with weird pulp stories, classic horror monsters, 50's animation, suspenseful radio dramas, and cheesy B-movies. He came into comics from working in theater, animation, and gaming. His first graphic novel, Lon Chaney Speaks, was published by Pantheon. He lives and works in Queens.
