Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News
by Kevin Young
A cultural history exploring the enduring presence of hoaxes, frauds, and fake news in American life from the nineteenth century to today.
About This Book
Bunk traces the long tradition of hoaxes, frauds, and fabricated stories in American culture.
The book examines how deception has shaped public discourse from the nineteenth century to the present.
It connects historical episodes of humbug to contemporary concerns about truth and misinformation.
Through wide-ranging examples, the narrative shows how fakes and phonies have influenced politics, media, and everyday life.
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