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Author:
Levitin, Daniel J., author.
Title:
Weaponized lies : how to think critically in the post-truth era / Daniel J. Levitin.
Publisher:
Dutton,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
xxii, 294 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
Subject:
Critical thinking.
Fallacies (Logic)
Reasoning.
Other Titles:
Field guide to lies
Notes:
"Previously published as A field guide to lies." "Updated and with a new introduction"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"It's raining bad data, half-truths, and fake news out there - and some of this nonsense is having devastation consequences. Daniel J. Levitin shows how corporate and government reports, statistics, and news stories can mislead, and reveals the way lying weasels use them. What makes lies dangerous is the certainty with which people are prone to believe them. Here is how to fix that."--Page [4] of cover.
ISBN:
9781101983829 (hardcover)
1101983825
OCLC:
(OCoLC)974557135
LCCN:
2016498579
Locations:
GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
HYAX325 -- Iowa Lakes Community College Library - Estherville (Estherville)
ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)
OZAX845 -- Northwestern College - DeWitt Library (Orange City)

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