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George Seldes' war for the public good :

(Number (ISBN

3030308774

(Number (ISBN

9783030308773

Erroneous ISBN

3030308766

Erroneous ISBN

9783030308766

Title Proper

George Seldes' war for the public good :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

weaponising a free press /

First Statement of Responsibility

Helen Fordham.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Cham, Switzerland :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Palgrave Macmillan,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2019]

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©2019

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xx, 146 pages)

Series Title

Palgrave studies in the history of the media

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

Introduction -- Subversive -- Muckraker -- Foreign correspondent -- Writer -- Critic -- Activist -- Independent publisher -- Investigative journalist -- Conclusion.

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"This book examines the idea of fake news through an analysis of the work of early to mid-twentieth century press critic George Seldes. By examining fake news - also known as propaganda and misinformation - from this period it becomes evident that it is a phenomenon that emerges in response to particular social, political and economic conditions. It is, therefore, not a new process but always a feature of the media ecosystem. Seldes'work makes evident that contemporary anxieties about the role, function, future and credibility of journalism were expressed in the 1930s and 1940s. The same fears were circulated about the consequences of fake news and propaganda on democratic debate. The same concerns were also expressed about how technology extends the circulation of propaganda and fake news, and affects journalism practices. An analysis of Seldes' media criticism of the fake news, lies and propaganda in daily newspapers in the 1930s and 1940s exposes the historical nature and impact of fake news on public debate, and affirms the critical role of journalists in exposing fake news"--Publisher's description.

Title

George Seldes' war for the public good.

International Standard Book Number

9783030308766

Parallel Title

War for the public good

Seldes, George,1890-1995.

Seldes, George,1890-1995.

Fake news-- History.

Journalism-- United States-- History-- 20th century.

Propaganda, American-- History-- 20th century.

Fake news.

Journalism.

Propaganda, American.

United States.

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Edition

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Fordham, Helen

Date of Transaction

20200823094151.0

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[Book]

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