{"product_id":"9783658435264","title":"Similar Practice, Different Rationales : Political Fact-Checking around the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eMisinformation and disinformation have emerged as paramount societal challenges, affecting areas from public health to climate change and eroding both social understanding and democratic values. Enter the political fact-checkers: stalwart defenders of accurate public information and guardians of robust public discourse. What began as an endeavor to verify political claims in the U.S. has transformed into a global movement addressing diverse forms of public information, harnessing innovative tech tools, championing media literacy, and exploring governance solutions. Who are these fact-checkers, and how have they become such a versatile force against misinformation? While united by very similar verification practices, the community of fact-checkers is remarkably diverse. Reflecting the media-political landscapes they navigate, these initiatives bring together a spectrum of professional expertise, visions, and strategies. This book delves into this fascinating world, exploring how theconcept of fact-checking has proliferated globally. Spotlighting efforts in Argentina, Georgia, Italy, and the U.S., it offers an in-depth understanding of fact-checkers' approaches, their alignment with distinct environments, and their potential impact on modern public discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e Introduction.- Public Spheres, Media, and Democracy.- The Phenomenon of (Political) Fact-Checking.- Understanding the Global Rise of Fact-Checking.- The Emergence of Fact-checking in the USA.- The Emergence of Fact-Checking in Argentina.- The Emergence of Fact-Checking in Italy.- The Emergence of Fact-Checking in Georgia.- Comparing Fact-Checking Initiatives around the World.- Fact-Checking Initiatives in Different Political-Media Contexts.- Discussion.- Conclusion \u003cp\u003eLaurens Lauer is a Post-doctoral research fellow at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, associated with the chair for Comparative Sociology, and a member of the Käte Hamburger Kolleg \/ Centre for Global Cooperation Research in Duisburg, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer VS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49235728662755,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/usa.kinokuniya.com\/products\/9783658435264","provider":"Books Kinokuniya USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}