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A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age

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      Book Review: A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age Rating:   ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer: I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. This has in no way affected the content, objectivity, or critical stance of this review. Publication and Context Title:   A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age Author:   Daniel J. Levitin Edition:   First Edition Publication Date:   September 6, 2016 Publisher:   Dutton (An imprint of Penguin Random House LLC) Page Count:   292 pages ISBN:   9780525955221 (Hardcover) Genre:   Nonfiction / Psychology / Science / Politics Target Audience:   General nonfiction readership, students, professionals, and civic-minded individuals seeking to improve media literacy. Publication Context and Author Background Published in the autumn of 2016—a historical moment characterized by highly polarized ...