{"product_id":"communication-and-misinformation","title":"Communication and Misinformation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploring the influence misinformation has on public perceptions of the risk and severity of crisis events\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo what extent can social media networks reduce risks to the public during times of crisis?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow do theoretical frameworks help researchers understand the spread of misinformation?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhich research tools can identify and track misinformation about crisis events on social media?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat approaches may persuade those resistant to changing their perceptions of crisis events?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunication and Misinformation\u003c\/i\u003e presents cutting-edge research on the development, spread, and impact of online misinformation during crisis events. Edited by a leading scholar in the field, this timely and authoritative volume brings together a team of expert contributors to explore the both the practical aspects and research implications of the public’s reliance on social media to obtain information in times of crisis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, detailed chapters examine the increasingly critical role of risk and health communication, underscore the importance of identifying and analyzing the dissemination and impact of misinformation, provide strategies for correcting misinformation with science-based explanations for causes of crisis events, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressing multiple contexts and perspectives, including political communication, reputational management, and social network theory, \u003ci\u003eCommunication and Misinformation: Crisis Events in the Age of Social Media\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, instructors, scholars, and public- and private-sector professionals in risk and crisis communication, strategic communication, public relations, and media studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kevin B. Wright","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42849118453821,"sku":"9781394184941","price":104.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781394184941_eb50631e-7e5d-4fd8-8c30-058d1beacc2c.jpg?v=1766994420","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/communication-and-misinformation","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}