Publication Type

Book Chapter

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

2-2020

Abstract

Fake news, which includes both disinformation and misinformation, has been a challenge for many countries in the last few years. Disinformation has been present in modern history as part of the tool kit of PSYOPS for the military. Likewise, misinformation has been part of human history for a long time. Hoaxes, rumors, and urban legends—all of which can be classified as differing types of misinformation, although they are not commonly addressed as such—have been exploited by adversarial organizations for their own benefit. This study will propose a comprehensive taxonomy to tackle fake news, disinformation, and misinformation and assess the level of threat they pose to society. A comprehensive comparison with existing typologies will also be included.

Keywords

Fake news, newspapers, misinformation, taxonomy

Discipline

Business and Corporate Communications | Communication | Communication Technology and New Media

Research Areas

Corporate Communication

Publication

Navigating fake news, alternative facts, and misinformation in a post-truth world

Editor

K. Dalkir, & R. Katz

First Page

117

Last Page

138

ISBN

9781799825432

Identifier

10.4018/978-1-7998-2543-2.ch005

Publisher

IGI Global

City or Country

Hershey, PA

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-2543-2.ch005

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