{"product_id":"9781394236459","title":"Misinformation and Society","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMisinformation and Society\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYotam Ophir\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Communication Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing political and scientific misinformation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn our increasingly interconnected world, misinformation spreads faster than ever, influencing public opinion, political outcomes, and personal beliefs. In \u003ci\u003eMisinformation and Society\u003c\/i\u003e, Yotam Ophir takes an interdisciplinary approach to unravel the complexities of misinformation in its various forms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering invaluable insights into the history, psychology, and social impact of misinformation, this timely book provides you with the tools to critically analyze misinformation’s origins, effects, and solutions. From understanding the cognitive processes that make individuals vulnerable to false information, to exploring the societal impact of viral misinformation, \u003ci\u003eMisinformation and Society\u003c\/i\u003e delivers deep insights into one of the most pressing issues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on research from fields such as communication, political science, and psychology, Ophir presents in-depth case studies of high-profile events such as Brexit and COVID-19, clearly demonstrating how misinformation has shaped public discourse. Through clear and engaging writing, the author presents evidence-based strategies to address misinformation in a variety of specific real-world contexts, such as conspiracy theories, public health disinformation, fabricated political news, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequiring no previous background in the subject, \u003ci\u003eMisinformation and Society\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in Media Studies, Political Science, Communication, and Public Health, as well as journalists, educators, policymakers, and general readers interested in media literacy, information integrity, and the challenges posed by misinformation in the Digital Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYOTAM OPHIR, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Communication at the University at Buffalo, and a Distinguished Fellow at the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on media effects, misinformation, conspiracy theories and extremism. Ophir has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals, including the \u003ci\u003eProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Public Health\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJournal of Communication\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the co-author of the book \u003ci\u003eDemocracy amid Crises: Polarization, Pandemic, Protests, \u0026amp; Persuasion\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been featured in numerous outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, NPR, The BBC, and more. In 2024, Ophir was selected as one of Ten Scientists to Watch by Science News magazine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 June 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394236459\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310573744268,"sku":"9781394236459","price":46.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394236459.jpg?v=1780165087","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394236459","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}