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Post-Truth - The New War on Truth and How to Fight Back (Paperback)
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Post-Truth - The New War on Truth and How to Fight Back (Paperback)
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List price R451
Loot Price R362
Discovery Miles 3 620
You Save R89 (20%)
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Welcome to the Post-Truth era- a time in which the art of the lie
is shaking the very foundations of democracy and the world as we
know it. The Brexit vote; Donald Trump's victory; the rejection of
climate change science; the vilification of immigrants; all have
been based on the power to evoke feelings and not facts. So what
does it all mean and how can we champion truth in in a time of lies
and 'alternative facts'? In this eye-opening and timely book,
Post-Truth is distinguished from a long tradition of political
lies, exaggeration and spin. What is new is not the mendacity of
politicians but the public's response to it and the ability of new
technologies and social media to manipulate, polarise and entrench
opinion. Where trust has evaporated, conspiracy theories thrive,
the authority of the media wilt and emotions matter more than facts
. Now, one of the UK's most respected political journalists,
Matthew d'Ancona investigates how we got here, why quiet
resignation is not an option and how we can and must fight back.
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