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Fake News and the Manipulation of Public Opinion

Grades 6–12 • Current Issues

Fake news is not new, but thanks to the Internet and social media, it is
spreading faster and farther than ever before. Fabricated stories are New
creating doubt and confusion and easing the way for the manipulation of Single
public opinion. In some cases, websites and news articles are designed Title
to confuse people into thinking that they are looking at trusted sources
and factual stories. In other cases, the label fake news serves as a tool for
discrediting unflattering accounts or opposing points of view. The result in
all cases is public confusion that, many argue, threatens the foundations of democracy. Fake News
and the Manipulation of Public Opinion presents a balanced but realistic view of what has been
taking place, how, and why. It examines both the consequences of these actions and the efforts
being made at all levels of society to end this problem.

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Teen Guide to Student Activism

“A thorough guide for the next generation of New
activists.”
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The student-led March For Our Lives movement, formed in the wake of
the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida,
captured widespread attention in 2018. The raw emotion and eloquence of these student activists
have made a strong impression on the nation and the world. Many other students in cities and
towns all across the country have taken on other causes. Whether their efforts are local or global,
whether they generate headlines or not—all of these student activists seek to create a better
world for themselves and others. Teen Guide to Student Activism features stories about teens who
are making a difference and shows other teens how they can do the same. The book discusses
organizing, reaching out, and student rights. It also features insights from student activists about the
challenges of balancing school and activism and the many lessons learned from their own activities
and from earlier activists. The book includes many fully documented quotes from teens as well as
an annotated list of Resources for Student Activists.

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Teen Guide to Student Activism .............................. New Jan. 2019 978-1-68282-541-9 (542-6)
Hardcover: List $44.25 School & Library $30.95
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specifications: • interest level grades 6–12 • 80 pages, 6.5 x 9.25 • reinforced library binding • full-color photos
• sidebars • margin quotes • source notes • resources for student activists • index

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