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Similar Practice, Different Rationales : Political Fact-Checking around the World / by Laurens Lauer

1st ed. 2024.

Wiesbaden : Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden [2024.] ; Wiesbaden : Imprint: Springer VS [2024.], 2024

1 Online-Ressource(XI, 208 p. 15 illus., 3 illus. in color. Textbook for German language market.)

Englisch

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978-3-658-43527-1

978-3-658-43526-4 (ISBN der Printausgabe); 978-3-658-43528-8 (ISBN der Printausgabe)

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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.1007/978-3-658-43527-1

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bicssc: JHB ; bicssc: JFD ; bisacsh: SOC052000

LOC-SH: Mass media. ; Sociology. ; Communication in economic development. ; Communication in politics. ; Digital media.

Introduction -- Public Spheres, Media, and Democracy -- The Phenomenon of (Political) Fact-Checking -- Understanding the Global Rise of Fact-Checking -- The Emergence of Fact-checking in the USA -- The Emergence of Fact-Checking in Argentina -- The Emergence of Fact-Checking in Italy -- The Emergence of Fact-Checking in Georgia -- Comparing Fact-Checking Initiatives around the World -- Fact-Checking Initiatives in Different Political-Media Contexts -- Discussion -- Conclusion.

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Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as paramount societal challenges, affecting areas from public health to climate change and eroding both social understanding and democratic values. Enter the political fact-checkers: stalwart defenders of accurate public information and guardians of robust public discourse. What began as an endeavor to verify political claims in the U.S. has transformed into a global movement addressing diverse forms of public information, harnessing innovative tech tools, championing media literacy, and exploring governance solutions. Who are these fact-checkers, and how have they become such a versatile force against misinformation? While united by very similar verification practices, the community of fact-checkers is remarkably diverse. Reflecting the media-political landscapes they navigate, these initiatives bring together a spectrum of professional expertise, visions, and strategies. This book delves into this fascinating world, exploring how the concept of fact-checking has proliferated globally. Spotlighting efforts in Argentina, Georgia, Italy, and the U.S., it offers an in-depth understanding of fact-checkers' approaches, their alignment with distinct environments, and their potential impact on modern public discourse. About the author Laurens Lauer is a Post-doctoral research fellow at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, associated with the chair for Comparative Sociology, and a member of the Käte Hamburger Kolleg / Centre for Global Cooperation Research in Duisburg, Germany.