Everything You Know about Columbine is Probably Wrong

That’s the revealing thesis of a new book reviewed at New York magazine, examining the disconnect between the reality of the Columbine shootings and the many false media reports and […]

August 16, 2010

That’s the revealing thesis of a new book reviewed at New York magazine, examining the disconnect between the reality of the Columbine shootings and the many false media reports and explanations for the tragedy.

Matthew C. Nisbet

Associate Professor of Communication, Northeastern University

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