Fake News and Media Literacy: A Critical Perspective

This book, Fake News and Media Literacy: A Critical Perspective, is an attempt to explore the complex relationship between fake news and media literacy in today's digital society. It examines the causes, consequences, and mechanisms of misinformation while highlighting the indispensable role of media literacy in developing informed, responsible, and critically aware citizens. The book combines theoretical perspectives with practical insights to help readers understand how misinformation spreads, why people become susceptible to it, and how individuals, educators, journalists, policymakers, and technology platforms can collectively address this growing challenge.