Post-Truth, Fake News and Democracy - Paperback / softback

Moves beyond descriptions of new forms of manipulation, deception and propaganda to engage with the discourses and political implications of fake news and post-truth for how we understand democracy.Offers a much needed critical and political philosophical perspective on the concept of a post-truth era, that is grounded in political and discourse theory. Issues surrounding fake news, post-truth and democracy have increased in relevance since the first edition. Relevant topics are covered including the Covid-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, and recent global elections.Chapters are written in accessible language and contain minimal tables, graphs, and figures. The volume will be of interest to both academic and non-academic readers globally.