We live in an era of misinformation, much of it spread by authority figures like broadcasters, politicians and religious leaders. (The various pundits on blogs and websites don't help either.) With so much bogus information from so many sources, how can anyone be expected to discover the truth?

In Debunk It!, author John Grant uses modern, ripped-from-the-headlines examples to clearly explain how to identify bad evidence and dismantle poor arguments. He provides a roundup of the rhetorical tricks people use when attempting to pull the wool over our eyes, and even offers advice about how to take these unscrupulous pundits down. So if you are tired of hearing blowhards spouting off on things they know nothing about - climate change, history, evolution, medicine, and more - this is the book for you. Debunk It! is the ultimate guide for readers seeking a firmer footing in this very slippery world.

Reviews

Debunk It!

“This enlightening new title not only successfully debunks myths and commonly held beliefs—it’s an essential primer for encouraging critical thinking skills. …Teen readers will appreciate Grant’s brutal honesty and snarky tone, as well as his liberal use of the term bullshit (to describe distorted or fabricated info). However, he never stoops to merely mocking those he believes to be spreading erroneous information, instead using logic and evidence to dismantle poor arguments piece by piece. Grant’s enthusiasm for his subject is infectious, and students and educators alike will appreciate both his style and substance. …This can’t-miss title is great recreational reading for budding skeptics as well as an outstanding addition to units on science, current events, or debate. A must-have.”

—School Library Journal (Starred Review)

“A 'must' for every school and community library collection, Debunk It! is a critically important read for critically important thinking in an age of pervasive internet-based misinformation, political and corporate propaganda.

—Midwest Book Review

ISBN:9781936976683
Retail Price: $12.99
Soft Cover
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