News Literacy and Democracy invites readers to go beyond surface-level fact checking and to examine the structures, institutions, practices, and routines that c

Since the 2016 U.S. presidential election, concerns about fake news have fostered calls for government regulation and industry intervention to mitigate the infl

This book explains how and why information literacy can help to foster critical thinking and discerning attitudes, enabling citizens to play an informed role in

"This diverse and global collection of scholars, educators, and activists presents a panorama of perspectives on media education and democracy in a digital age.

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