From urban legends to political fact-checking : online scrutiny in America, 1990-2015 /: online scrutiny in America, 1990-2015. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By William Aspray, James W. Cortada.
• Authors: Aspray, William; Cortada, James W
• Contents: The Concept of Scrutiny -- From Debunking Urban Legends to Political Fact-Checking -- Urban Legends and Rumors Concerning the September 11 Attacks -- Debunking as Hobby, Entertainment, Scholarly Pursuit, and Public Service -- Recent Political Fact-Checking -- Where Do We Go Next?.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 146 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 004.09; Fake news; Common fallacies; Urban folklore; Online journalism; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030229528; 3030229521
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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