The History and Theory of Post-Truth Communication (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

This book traces the principal roots of the concept of post-truth to uncover how it came by its present meaning. The concept of post-truth is the ripe and poisonous fruit of a tree fertilized and watered by many gardeners: some with good intentions, some with bad intentions, and others without a full understanding of the consequences of their thoughts and actions. If the concepts behind the expression 'post-truth' have a long history, what is behind the current rise in interest and alarm about the concept? Chosen by the Oxford English Dictionary as 'word of the year' in 2016, post-truth has entered both journalistic and common languages. There is, however, much confusion and a suffocating rhetoric about what it is, how it became such a powerful force, and its positive or perverse effects. Offering a fast-paced discussion of philosophical concepts, sociological theories, communication strategies, and original interpretations of historical events from the birth of mass media until today, this book is a guide for those who want to understand what is going on in Western society and culture.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	April 2021
First published:	2020
Authors:	Giovanni Maddalena • Guido Gili
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	110
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-041462-7
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Italian
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Promotions
LSN:	3-03-041462-0
Barcode:	9783030414627

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