How to Win the War on Truth

Name: How to Win the War on Truth
ISBN: 9781683693086

An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality

Samuel C. Spitale, Allan Whincup

Quirk Books · Print & ebook · October 25, 2022

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Who it’s for: An illustrated, brainy look at how mistruths spread and how they take root.
Genres: Propaganda, How Media Works, Historical Graphic Nonfiction
Published: Quirk Books, October 25, 2022

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“Essential reading for today’s climate.”—Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath meets Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe in this illustrated guide to navigating today’s post-truth landscape, filled with examples of modern-day propaganda campaigns. We’re bombarded with information like never before. Some of it’s true, some of it’s spin, and some of it’s flat-out fake news. And that’s by design.

Propaganda helps governments and corporations sell us products, lifestyles, and ideas. Sometimes the agenda is harmless, but other times it’s destructive, and it’s not always easy to spot the difference. Whether you want to be informed on the issues or debunk misinformation wherever you encounter it, How to Win the War on Truth is here to help. You’ll learn: • The history of propaganda, from Edward Bernays to Fox News • Why simple messages are so powerful • Who profits from propaganda • How propaganda is manufactured and delivered directly to you • How to find the truth for yourself Filled with cleverly illustrated real-world examples of propaganda in all its forms, How to Win the War on Truth will help you see the world with clear eyes for the first time. Because when it comes to preserving democracy and fighting for our rights, it’s essential that we do.

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An illustrated, brainy look at how mistruths spread and how they take root.

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illustrated guide with bite
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Propaganda	93%
Historical Graphic Nonfiction	39%
How Media Works	38%

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Historical Graphic Nonfiction
Propaganda
Media, Politics & the Internet

Authors: Samuel C. Spitale, Allan Whincup
Publisher: Quirk Books
Published: October 25, 2022
Format: Print & ebook
Reading lane: Historical Graphic Nonfiction