This volume delves more deeply into the social and political causes of misinformation and disinformation by focusing on the how and why of conspiracy theories.

Choice

This book is thought-provoking and detailed. It is an invaluable resource for educators and librarians, who are a vital part of creating a more informed and discerning public.

Library Journal

Katie Greer and Stephanie Beene highlight a key vector in the battle against disinformation--librarians! In this comprehensive study of the rise of disinformation in social media and beyond, they succeed in defining the history and the challenge of disinformation. In a social media environment ruled by algorithms that promote outrage, the authors identify ways in which librarians (and others) can lead the fight against an onslaught of misinformation and disinformation. With insightful, action-oriented books like this, perhaps we can begin to diminish the powerful media giants whose business model includes the destruction of civil discourse for profit.

Andrew V. Edwards, author of Army of Liars