Bunk
The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News
Kevin Young
The book delves into the history of hoaxes in America, exploring their cultural impact and the psychological mechanisms behind the public's susceptibility to them. It examines the lineage of deception from P.T. Barnum to the era of fake news, revealing how these fabrications shape and reflect the nation's fears and beliefs.
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