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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the widespread issue of fake news and misinformation. Using real-life examples and semiotic theory, the author demonstrates how language, images, and symbols are being utilized in media production and distribution with the intention of altering the perception of individuals and shaping their beliefs. The book also addresses how social and cultural factors influence the spread of information and emphasizes the importance of understanding the context in which information is being received and shared. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the impact of fake news and misinformation on society, especially academics, researchers, journalists, policymakers, and media professionals at all levels. The author provides contemporary theories and practical strategies to navigate the complex and ever-changing media landscape.

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Tatiana Iskanderova is a media analyst, researcher and sociologist. Working in collaboration with such educational, research and official institutions as Charles University in Prague, Jan Amos Komensky University and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic, she has 10 years' experience as senior lecturer at the Department of Social and Media studies.

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