Overview:
In today's fast-paced digital world, understanding disinformation is essential. Part of the acclaimed "Political Science" series, "Disinformation" explores how false information influences politics, manipulates public opinion, and undermines democracy. This comprehensive guide is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to grasp the complexities of modern disinformation.
Chapters Briefs:
Chapter 1: Define disinformation, its traits, and its distinction from misinformation.
Chapter 2: Examine state strategies to destabilize politics through disinformation.
Chapter 3: Explore Russian espionage's link to disinformation in U.S. politics.
Chapter 4: Analyze Soviet disinformation campaign Operation INFEKTION.
Chapter 5: Review the Active Measures Working Group’s counter-disinformation role.
Chapter 6: Discover Sputnik’s role in global disinformation.
Chapter 7: Examine Russian state media’s role in promoting disinformation.
Chapter 8: Uncover the political impact of fake news websites.
Chapter 9: Explore organized groups’ role in social media disinformation.
Chapter 10: Learn about legislation countering foreign disinformation.
Chapter 11: Investigate fake news websites’ effects on U.S. politics.
Chapter 12: Understand fake news and its influence on public opinion.
Chapter 13: Review Soviet disinformation strategies and their effects.
Chapter 14: Examine "Dezinformatsia" and its insights on Soviet tactics.
Chapter 15: Analyze foreign hacking in American elections.
Chapter 16: Explore the "Firehose of Falsehood" tactic in disinformation.
Chapter 17: Investigate Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. elections.
Chapter 18: Learn about Yonder’s efforts to counter disinformation.
Chapter 19: Review disinformation attack case studies.
Chapter 20: Examine the Biden–Ukraine conspiracy theory and its impact.
Chapter 21: Investigate Russian disinformation tactics in global politics.
Conclusion:
"Disinformation" is a vital resource for professionals, students, and anyone eager to understand modern disinformation's impacts. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate today’s complex media environment.
