The patina of distrust : what people do with misinformation /

This book argues that in countries (including some in the Global South) where there is a general distrust of journalists and institutions, citizens are also less likely to believe and act on misinformation.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mitchelstein, Eugenia, 1979- (Author), Boczkowski, Pablo J. (Author), Wagner, MarĂ­a Celeste (Author), Suenzo, Facundo (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts : MIT Press, [2025].
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Description
Summary:This book argues that in countries (including some in the Global South) where there is a general distrust of journalists and institutions, citizens are also less likely to believe and act on misinformation.
Physical Description:vii, 292 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780262550765
0262550768