These days it's hard to know what to believe. Is the news on television and the internet real or fake? How can you tell? This comprehensive guide helps readers sift through the many types of information out there. It gives guidelines for deciding which sources can be believed. Using a wealth of examples from recent news, politics, and science, it teaches readers how to distinguish fact from fiction and truth from lies. It gives suggestions on how to function in a "post-truth" world.

Introduction -- Defining the terms -- The rise of fake news -- How do you know what's fake? -- US news and propaganda -- The dangers of fake science -- Seeking truth in a post-truth world -- Glossary -- For more information -- Websites.