Vermond, Kira,

Half-truths and brazen lies : an honest look at lying / - 47 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

What's in a lie? -- The whys of lies -- Lies all around us! -- Spot the liar.

"Why do we lie? What types of lies are there? What are the consequences of lying? What methods are used to detect lies? And when is it okay or even good to lie? From forgeries and hoaxes to plagiarism and placebos, this book offers historical anecdotes, scientific studies, and sociocultural analyses to help unpack the complex world of untruths.

9781771471466 1771471468

1405100 QBI

2015948453


Truthfulness and falsehood--Juvenile literature.
Honesty--Juvenile literature.

BJ1421 / .V47 2016

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