A Firehose of Falsehood: The Story of Disinformation

By Teri Kanefield

Lies destroy. Disinformation tears at the fabric of democracy.

A Firehose of Falsehood: The Story of Disinformation breaks down disinformation tactics and offers tools for defending and restoring truth.

From Darius I of ancient Persia (522-486 BCE), to blood libel of the Middle Ages, to Soviet disinformation tactics and modern election deniers, Teri Kanefield and Pat Dorian show how tyrants and would-be tyrants deploy disinformation to gain power.

Democracy, which draws its authority from laws instead of the whim of a tyrant, requires truth. For a democracy to survive, its citizens must preserve and defend truth. Now that the Internet has turned what was once a trickle of lies into a firehose, the challenge of holding on to truth has never been greater. A Firehose of Falsehood offers readers these necessary tools.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250790433
• ISBN13: 9781250790439
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: 23rd St.
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Very timely information presented in a clear and entertaining format

A Firehose of Falsehood is a well written overview of the disinformation techniques that have been used for centuries, and are very much in use today. Teri Kanefield is a wonderful writer, and quite skilled at breaking down complex topics in a way that makes them a joy to read. The topic is presented in a graphic novel format, which works surprisingly well here, thanks to the great artwork by Pat Dorian. Highly recommended.