Portland Public Library

Big lies, from Socrates to social media, Mark Kurlansky ; illustrated by Eric Zelz

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-309) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Big lies

bibliography

Mark Kurlansky ; illustrated by Eric Zelz

from Socrates to social media

"Mark Kurlansky's bestselling works of nonfiction view the history of the world through unexpected lenses, including cod, salt, and paper. In this new book for young readers his lens is the art of the big lie. Big lies are told by governments, politicians, and corporations to avoid responsibility, cast blame on the innocent, win elections, disguise intent, create chaos, and gain power and wealth. Big lies are as old as civilization. They corrupt public understanding and discourse, turn science upside down, and reinvent history. As with his book World Without Fish, Kurlansky has written A History of Big Lies for young readers, the future stewards of our world. It is not only a history but a how-to manual for seeing through big lies and thinking critically"--, Provided by publisher

adolescent