A History of Disinformation in the U.S.

This volume recounts notable episodes of distortion throughout American history. It examines several of the lurid hoaxes and conspiracy theories that have inspired press coverage, as well as some of the political lies promoted by partisan gladiators, whether of the eighteenth century or today.

Auteur

Joseph R. Hayden is a Professor of Journalism at the University of Memphis, USA. He specializes in media history and politics and is the author of Negotiating in the Press (about World War I), two books on presidential-press relations, and a volume on Civil War journalists.