Among the Trolls

My Journey Through Conspiracyland

Marianna Spring

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Atlantic Books
04 June 2024

Media studies; Conspiracy theories; Politics & government; Media, information & communication industries

Have you heard that Bill Gates is running a secret genocidal plot? That the war in Ukraine isn't real? Or that people are paid to act out some of the worst attacks imaginable?

In Among the Trolls, BBC reporter Marianna Spring meets the most committed conspiracy theorists - and their victims. Far from a few lone wolves, she uncovers a staggering network of true believers, trolls and conspiracy influencers engaged in an international information war. She takes on the social media companies and their algorithms, exposing the harm they can cause from witnessing it up close.

Based on first-hand interviews and original reporting, this eye-opening and unforgettable book reveals the very real consequences of disinformation, hate and online polarisation, and the risks that come with investigating it.

By: Marianna Spring
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9781838955236
ISBN 10: 1838955232
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 04 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1: True Believers 2: The Non-Believers? 3: Collateral Damage 4: Escaping the Rabbit Hole 5: The Life of a Lie 6: Shock Troops 7: Bot or Not? How State Disinformation Works 8: Virtual Is Now Real 9: What Next?

Marianna Spring is the BBC's first disinformation and social media correspondent and an award-winning journalist. She presents podcasts and documentaries investigating disinformation and social media for BBC Radio 4 podcasts, as well as for BBC Panorama and BBC Three. She is also one of the presenters of the BBC's Americast podcast. In 2022, she was named the British Press Guild's Audio Presenter of the year and Royal Television Society Innovation winner.

Reviews for Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland

Marianna has brought to light astonishing narratives... She reminds us how seriously we must now take fake news and the spread of false lies, and the very real havoc it can wreak * Emily Maitlis * An essential exploration into the heart of conspiracyland, Marianna Spring's journey sheds light on the shadowy world of disinformation and the powerful role of social media in shaping our beliefs. With gripping narratives and heart-wrenching personal stories, this book is a crucial read for understanding the intricate web of misinformation that influences our modern world. * Eliot Higgins, author of the Sunday Times bestseller We Are Bellingcat *