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An urgent and gripping investigation into online trolling, disinformation and conspiracy theories by an award-winning BBC correspondent.
A compelling guided tour of a dystopian underworld
An excellent piece of investigative journalism... For all the abuse she receives, you never find Spring demonising or humiliating conspiracy theorists; instead she highlights their inner struggles, fears and desires
This book is full of unbelievable nonsense. I am very grateful to Marianna Spring for her admirable attempts to defend us against it
Spring is uniquely qualified to explore our conspiracy-laden social media age... Among the Trolls charts the mountain of misinformation that democracy will struggle to overcome
Brave and brilliant... Marianna Spring lowers a bucket into the well of online misinformation and bile, and pulls up clarity and understanding
Deeply reported yet extremely readable... Among the Trolls is a snapshot of a world that shows no sign of shrinking.
A tour de force... Something has gone very badly wrong with social media - Marianna Spring wades into the cesspit on our behalf
Marianna Spring is one of the most talented journalists of her generation. Her journey through Conspiracyland shows in chilling detail why we should all be deeply concerned about trolls and conspiracy theorists... essential reading
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.
A powerful, brave voice in the noisy age of disinformation and online abuse. I've admired Marianne's courageous journalism for a while. This book continues and builds on that excellent work.
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
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.