Description
Product ID: | 9780833099945 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | US |
Title: | Truth Decay |
Subtitle: | An Initial Exploration of the Diminishing Role of Facts and Analysis in American Public Life |
Authors: | Author: Jennifer Kavanagh, Michael D Rich |
Page Count: | 324 |
Subjects: | Religion and politics, Religion & politics, Population and demography, Education, Central / national / federal government policies, Population & demography, Education, Central government policies |
Description: | "Truth Decay" refers to a diminishing reliance on facts and analysis observed in contemporary U.S. society, and especially its political discourse. This report explores the causes and effects of Truth Decay and proposes strategies for further action. Political and civil discourse in the United States is characterized by "Truth Decay," defined as increasing disagreement about facts, a blurring of the line between opinion and fact, an increase in the relative volume of opinion compared with fact, and lowered trust in formerly respected sources of factual information. This report explores the causes and wide-ranging consequences of Truth Decay and proposes strategies for further action. |
Imprint Name: | RAND |
Publisher Name: | RAND |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2018-01-26 |