Web of Deception: Misinformation on the Internet

by Anne P. Mintz, Steve Forbes

As the Internet has become flooded with untrustworthy information, some of which is intentionally misleading or erroneous, this book teaches web surfers how inaccurate data can affect their health, privacy, investments, business decisions, online purchases, and legal affairs. Bringing together the world’s leading information-age observers, analysts, writers, and practitioners, this analysis reveals the Web as fertile ground for deception and misinformation. These experts provide hard-won advice on how to recognize misinformation in its myriad forms and disguises. Included are an array of tips on how to evaluate web sites for quality and bias, checklists for navigating the Internet more effectively, and advice for those who have been duped.

Genres: Nonfiction

278 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

highlights many important issues such as
• trustable research methods
• news on web sites being honest and unbiased
• dangers arising from Mis or disinformation

There are many other parts/points but hell, I would recommend this for anyone going on the Internet nowadays.