We live in an era of misinformation, much of it spread by authority figures, including politicians, religious leaders, broadcasters, and, of course, apps and websites. With so much bogus information coming from so many sources, how can anyone be expected to discover the truth? In Debunk It , author John Grant uses modern, ripped-from-the-headlines examples to clearly explain how to identify bad evidence and poor arguments. He provides a roundup of the rhetorical tricks people use when attempting to pull the wool over our eyes, and even offers advice about how to take these unscrupulous pundits down. So if you're tired of hearing blowhards spouting off about climate change, history, evolution, medicine, and more, this is the book for you. Debunk It is the ultimate guide for young readers seeking a firmer footing in a world that's full of holes.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1936976684
ISBN-13
9781936976683
eBay Product ID (ePID)
177758470
Product Key Features
Book Title
Debunk It! : How to Stay Sane in a World of Misinformation
Author
John Grant
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Social Science / Politics & Government
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Young Adult Nonfiction
Number of Pages
228 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.5in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
11.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
Ninth Grade
Grade to
College Graduate Student
Reviews
John Grant has received two Hugo Awards, the World Fantasy Award, the Locus Award, and a number of other international literary awards. Under his real name, Paul Barnett, he earned a Chesley Award and an additional World Fantasy Award nomination.
Copyright Date
2015
Dewey Decimal
306.2
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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