Misinformation and Mass Audiences is well worth reading...It represents a timely foray into the analysis of public misinformation, with a broad vista, providing a number of valuable insights into the phenomenon and often using examples from science communication. (Public Understanding of Science) Readers will find Misinformation and Mass Audiences helpful in developing a better understanding of the current environment and identifying areas for further study. Thoughtful communication practitioners will also benefit from this volume by forcing them to think deeply about the consequences, intended or not, of their work...Misinformation and Mass Audiences would be a good basis for an overall study of misinformation, but students in journalism, political science, public relations, or advertising will also find this collection valuable. (Communication Booknotes Quarterly) [A] robust primer for anyone looking for a social science perspective on misinformation...accessible to broad audiences looking to correct their misinformation about misinformation. (Choice Reviews) [O]ne of the first attempts to systematically analyze how misinformation functions in the modern age. (Vox) A valuable resource for laymen as well as scholars and journalists, [Misinformation and Mass Audiences] is a well-documented book and significant contribution toward understanding the complexity and diversity of misinformation in our lives. (Communications) This book is a clear and concise introduction to many of the important themes in misinformation studies. It is a valuable contribution to the new research agenda taking shape in political communication research. (International Journal of Press/Politics)
