Description
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.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Preparing For The Post-Truth Journey 1. Introduction 2. An Expanding Field: Approaches, Concepts, Provocations 3. Political Theory in Post-Factual Times Part 2: Into Post-Truth Worlds 4. Prophecies of Post-Truth 5. Crises Upon Crises 6. Restoring Democracy Part 3: Out of Post-Truth Worlds 7. Post-Truth and Post-Politics: Splitting the Difference 8. Ways Out? Truth, Technology and Democracy 9. Democratic Alternatives to Post-truth Worlds 10. Conclusion
