Is
“fake news” a modern phenomena, or does it have deeper roots in American
history? And how do you spot fake news in the midst of the modern, and
frequently chaotic, 24/7 news cycle? On October 12th at 6:30pm,
Professor Matthew W. Dunne will explore the history and significance of “fake
news” in contemporary American politics, and provide patrons of the Milford
Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., with
helpful tools to distinguish between “fake news” and legitimate journalism in
21st century America.
Matthew W. Dunne is an Assistant Professor of
History and Political Science at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport,
CT. Matthew received his Ph.D. in History at Brown University in Rhode
Island, and his first book, “A Cold War State of Mind: Brainwashing and Postwar
American Society,” was published by the University of Massachusetts press.
He teaches courses on politics, government, and American history.
