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Attack from within : how disinformation is sabotaging America / by McQuade, Barbara,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-355) and index.Introduction: Disinformed to death -- The authoritarian playbook : how disinformers gain power -- From gaslighting to the liar's dividend : disinformation tactics -- Hearts are bigger than minds : why disinformation works -- The new engines of disinformation : the danger of emerging technology -- The land of the free : why America is particularly vulnerable to disinformation -- "Stop the steal" : disinformation is destroying democracy -- "Somebody is going to get killed" : disinformation is endangering public safety and national security -- Trial by combat : disinformation is eroding the rule of law -- We alone can fix it : proposed solutions -- We hold these truths to be self-evident : a way forward."American society is more polarized than ever before. We are strategically being pushed apart by disinformation--the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth--and it comes at us from all sides: opportunists on the far right, Russian misinformed social media influencers, among others. It's endangering our democracy and causing havoc in our electoral system, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and in our Capitol. Advances in technology including rapid developments in artificial intelligence threaten to make the problems even worse by amplifying false claims and manufacturing credibility. In Attack from Within, scholar and MSNBC legal expert Barbara McQuade shows us how to identify the ways disinformation is seeping into all facets of our society and how we can fight against it with practical solutions to strengthen the public, media, and truth-based politics. Disinformation is designed to evoke a strong emotional response to push us toward more extreme views, unable to find common ground with others. The false claims that led to the breathtaking attack on our Capitol in 2020 may have been only a dress rehearsal. Attack from Within shows us how to prevent it from happening again, thus preserving our country's hard-won democracy"--
Subjects: Communication in politics; Social media; Disinformation;
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Spinner in chief : how presidents sell their policies and themselves / by Farnsworth, Stephen J.,1961-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-176) and index.
Subjects: Presidents; Spin doctors; Communication in politics; Persuasion (Rhetoric);
© c2009., Paradigm Publishers,
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On disinformation : how to fight for truth and protect democracy / by McIntyre, Lee C.,author.;
"The effort to destroy facts and make America ungovernable didn't come out of nowhere. It is the culmination of seventy years of strategic denialism. In On Disinformation, Lee McIntyre shows how the war on facts began, and how ordinary citizens can fight back against the scourge of disinformation that is now threatening the very fabric of our society. Drawing on his twenty years of experience as a scholar of science denial, McIntyre explains how autocrats wield disinformation to manipulate a populace and deny obvious realities, why the best way to combat disinformation is to disrupt its spread, and most importantly, how we can win the war on truth." -- Back cover.Includes bibliographical references and index.Truth Killers -- The history of strategic denialism -- The creators -- The amplifiers -- The believers -- How to win the war on truth.
Subjects: Disinformation; Denialism; Communication in politics;
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Trump and us : what he says and why people listen / by Hart, Roderick P.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This book is my answer to Trump-the-question. Because Mr. Trump stirs up so much controversy, I knew that only hard evidence could keep me from being tossed about in his wake. So I have assembled a great quantity of data here, looking exhaustively at Trump's speeches, his press conferences, his debates, and his incessant tweets. But these data mean little by themselves. It is only when one compares them to what the press has written that one begins to get the full measure of the man, a project also advanced by looking at what everyday citizens have said when writing letters to the editors or when responding to nationwide surveys. Donald Trump, I came to believe, can only be understood by triangulation."--Part I. Feeling Conflicted -- 1. Trump's Arrival -- Part II. Feeling Ignored -- 2. Trump's Simplicity -- 3. Trump's Populism -- Part III. Feeling Trapped -- 4. Trump's Passions -- 5. Trump's Stories -- Part IV. Feeling Besieged -- 6. Trump's Medicine -- 7. Trump's Journalism -- Part V. Feeling Tired -- 8. Trump's Novelty -- 9. Trump's Spontaneity -- Part VI. Feeling Resolute -- 10. Trump's Lessons.
Subjects: Trump, Donald, 1946-; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Political culture; Communication in politics; Press and politics;
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The smear : how shady political operatives and fake news control what you see, what you think, and how you vote / by Attkisson, Sharyl,1961-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Birth of the modern smear: spies, Bork, and the Clintons -- David Brock's smear frontier -- The smear industrial complex: smear merchants and scandalmongers -- Media matters (but money matters more) -- Plausible deniability: conjuring an Astroturf reality -- Transactional journalism: the black market information trade -- The anti-smear candidate (and the disloyal opposition) -- The road to the conventions -- General election -- Brave new world of #FakeNews (and chilling efforts to censor it) -- Epilogue: The smear gone global.Behind most major political stories there is an agenda: To destroy an idea or the people advancing it. Maybe you watched someone on the news report that Donald Trump is a racist misogynist, read that Hillary Clinton used a body double, or heard that Bernie Sanders cheated in the primary. Regardless of accuracy, the themes get repeated until they become accepted by many as the truth. It's called "the smear." Sophisticated operatives work behind the scenes to establish narratives, manipulate journalists, and shape the images you see every day. Nothing is by accident. Now investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson takes you behind the scenes of the modern smear machine, exploring how operatives from corporations and both sides of the political aisle have manipulated a complicit mainstream media to make disinformation, rumor, and dirty tricks defining traits of our democracy. Pulling back the curtain on the shady world of opposition research, she reveals how those in power create well-funded, organized attack campaigns to take down their enemies and influence your opinions, offering an examination of the think tanks, super PACS, LLCs, and nonprofits that have become the hidden backers of some of the biggest smears in American politics. And she doesn't just tell stories -- she names names, sharing her account of how smears take shape and who their perpetrators are -- from Clinton confidant Sidney Blumenthal to liberal political operative David Brock, who, along with his expansive Media Matters for America empire, has been rewriting the rules of the smear game for decades while raking in millions of dollars in generous compensation. In addition, Attkisson reveals transactional journalism and exposes scandalous emails behind the smear industrial complex, showing how Campaign 2016 became the exclamation point on the thirty-year evolution of the smear machine. Dissecting the most divisive, partisan election in American history, she explores how both sides used every smear tactic as a political weapon, culminating in Donald Trump's hard-fought victory, even as his detractors have continued their smears against him into the Oval Office. What emerges is an assault on the mainstream media's willingness to sacrifice ethics for clicks, and the cynical politicians and high-paid consultants who exploit this reality. A critical discussion for this perilous moment, The Smear is a look at how the black market serving professional propagandists really works.
Subjects: Journalism; Mass media and public opinion; Mass media; Communication in politics; Politics and culture; Truthfulness and falsehood;
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Communicator-in-chief : how Barack Obama used new media technology to win the White House / by Hendricks, John Allen.; Denton, Robert E.,Jr.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Communicator-in-Chief: How Barack Obama Used New Media Technology to Win the White House examines the precedent-setting role new media technologies and the Internet played in the 2008 presidential campaign that allowed for the historic election of the nation's first African American president. It was the first presidential campaign in which the Internet, the electorate, and political campaign strategies for the White House successfully converged to propel a candidate to the highest elected office in the nation."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Obama, Barack.; Presidents; Political campaigns; Communication in politics; Mass media; Obama, Barack; USA; Präsidentenwahl; Wahlkampf; Neue Medien; Politische Kommunikation; Kommunikationstechnik;
© c2010., Lexington Books,
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Say more : lessons from work, the White House, and the world / by Psaki, Jen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she's learned on her path to success and offers unique yet universal advice about how to be a more effective communicator in any situation. Not many White House Press Secretaries capture the nation's interest the way Jen Psaki did. Refreshingly candid and clear, Psaki quickly became known for her ability to break through the noise and successfully deliver her message. In her highly anticipated book, Psaki shares her journey to the Briefing Room and beyond, taking readers along the campaign trail, to the State Department, and inside the White House under two Presidents. With her signature wit, Psaki writes about reporting to bosses from the hot-tempered Rahm Emanuel to the coolly intellectual Barack Obama to the surprisingly tenderhearted John Kerry. She also talks about her time working closely with President Joe Biden from the start of his administration to set a new tone for the country, restoring a sense of calm and respect for the role of the media in our Democracy. Since leaving the White House, Psaki's star has continued to rise. She launched a highly rated show on MSNBC and was so successful that in just six months she was given an additional primetime Monday slot, ahead of Rachel Maddow. And Psaki's work doesn't end at the office. She is the mother of two young children and shares her stories about the journey of communicating as a parent: During one bedtime briefing, her young daughter asked the question, "Why do wars start?", which Jen carefully explained and then got a follow up: "Have you ever seen a unicorn?" In Say More, Psaki explains her straightforward approach to communication, walking readers through difficult conversations as well as moments where humor saves the day-whether it is with preschoolers, partners, or presidents. She addresses the best ways to give and receive feedback, how to connect with your audience, how to listen actively, and much more. Say More is the book Psaki wishes she had when she started her career, and is a trove of entertaining, essential lessons from one of the most prominent voices in American politics today"--My first press briefing -- Remember when that nice man won the election? : On identifying and connecting with your audience through emotion, humor, and common ground -- What if I don't know enough about Venezuela? : On the importance of research, planning, practice, and scripting, to decrease anxiety and avoid insulting famous rappers -- That's not credible! : On giving and receiving feedback gracefully, tactfully, and without disrupting international peace agreements -- If you can't say anything nice, you still have to say something : On having tough conversations with your family, your colleagues, and Joe Biden -- What the heck is a "non-filer"? : On the importance of building and conveying trust, credibility, and expertise as a communicator -- When to serve a PsakiBomb : On communicating across divides, at home, and with Fox News -- A punch line China would find funny : On making mistakes, issuing clarifications, correcting yourself, and apologizing -- Kindergarten open house on the worst day in the White House : On saying no, explaining your boundaries, and knowing how to quit -- Say less : On managing what you're not supposed to say and keeping classified information to yourself -- Russia says you're getting fired? : On dealing with rumors, gossip, and bullying, from Vladimir Putin or your office frenemy -- Say more : How to listen actively and attentively, whether networking, at dinner, or conducting an interview on television -- Taking questions : On answering tough questions effectively and honestly.
Subjects: Psaki, Jen.; Presidents; Presidential press secretaries; Journalists; Interpersonal communication; Communication in politics; Biden, Joseph R., Jr.; Obama, Barack;
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Fake news nation : the long history of lies and misinterpretations in America / by Cortada, James W.; Aspray, William,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Political Communication in Presidential Elections and the Case of 1828 -- Political Communication in the Age of Television and the Presidential Election of 1960 -- Ultimate in Conspiracies 1: Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln -- Ultimate in Conspiracies 2: Assassination of President John F. Kennedy -- Fake Facts and Mythmaking in War: Cuba and the Spanish-American War -- Rumors and Misleading Advertising in Business -- Information and Misinformation in the Tobacco Industry -- Misinformation, Politics,and Climate Change.After the election of Donald Trump as president, people in the United States and across large swaths of Europe, Latin America, and Asia engaged in the most intensive discussion in modern times about falsehoods pronounced by public officials. Fake facts in their various forms have long been present in American life, particularly in its politics, public discourse, and business activities - going back to the time when the country was formed. This book explores the long tradition of fake facts, in their various guises, in American history. It is one of the first historical studies to place the long history of lies and misrepresentation squarely in the middle of American political, business, and science policy rhetoric. In Fake News Nation, James Cortada and William Aspray present a series of case studies that describe how lies and fake facts were used over the past two centuries in important instances in American history. Cortada and Aspray give readers a perspective on fake facts as they appear today and as they are likely to appear in the future. --
Subjects: Fake news; Information resources; Information services;
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Communication & interpersonal skills in nursing / by Grant, Alec,author.; Goodman, Benny,author.; Preceded by (work):Bach, Shirley(Shirley A.).Communication and interpersonal skills in nursing.Third edition.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-263) and index.This title provides a simple-to-read overview of communication and interpersonal skills in nursing, covering everything from empathy and building therapeutic relationships to communicating in different environments, as well as an insight into culture and diversity issues.Understanding communication and interpersonal skills -- Evidence-based communication and interpersonal skills -- The safe and effective practice of communication and interpersonal skills -- Understanding potential barriers to the safe and effective practice of communication and interpersonal skills -- The learning and educational context of communication and interpersonal skills -- The environmental context of communication and interpersonal skills -- Cultural diversity contexts of communication and interpersonal skills -- Beyond technique -- The macro structuring of communication and interpersonal skills -- The micro structuring of communication and interpersonal skills -- The political context of communication and interpersonal skills
Subjects: Communication in nursing.; Nurse and patient.; Interpersonal relations.; Communication.; Communication; Nurse-Patient Relations; Interpersonal Relations;
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Lip service : smiles in life, death, trust, lies, work, memory, sex, and politics / by LaFrance, Marianne,1947-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-322) and index.Life -- Smile science -- Out of the mouths of babes -- The indispensable smile -- Missing smiles, frozen smiles -- Lies -- Two-faced smiles -- Smile politics -- Service with a smile -- Loyalty -- Real men don't smile -- Smiles with a foreign accent -- Smile for the camera -- Exit smiling.An expert in nonverbal communication tackles the science of smiles and their extraordinary social impact.
Subjects: Smiling.; Nonverbal communication.; Body language.; Smiling.; Nonverbal Communication.; Kinesic.; Nonverbal communication.; Body language.;
© c2011., W.W. Norton & Co.,
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