| Description |
ix, 159 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm |
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Gender group: gdr Men lcdgt |
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Nationality/regional group: nat Americans lcdgt |
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Occupational/field of activity group: occ University and college faculty members lcdgt |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Conspiracy theories are a part of the human condition. Everyone believes at least one, but given the number of conspiracy theories, it is more likely that everyone believes a few. Some people have a worldview defined by them. Conspiracy theories are just another reminder that people disagree about many things, including truth. These disagreements have always existed and always will. We have to live with conspiracy theories and with the people who believe them. The only way to do this is have compassion and tolerance for others, and to hold our own beliefs to high standards. This book introduces students to the research into conspiracy theories and the people who propagate and believe them. In doing so, it addresses the psychological, sociological, and political sources of conspiracy theorizing. Uscinski rigorously analyzes the most current arguments and evidence while providing numerous real-world examples so students can contextualize the current debates. Each chapter addresses important current questions, provides conceptual tools, defines important terms, and introduces the appropriate methods of analysis." -- Publisher's description |
| Contents |
Why study conspiracy theories? -- What is a conspiracy theory? -- The popularity of conspiracy and anomalous beliefs -- The psychology and sociology of conspiracy theories -- The politics of conspiracy theories -- President Trump, the Internet, conspiracy, and conspiracy theory. |
| Subject |
Conspiracy theories.
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Conspiracy theories. (OCoLC)fst01748943
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Uscinski, Joseph E., 1975- Conspiracy theories Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2020. 9781538121214 (DLC) 2019041422 |
| ISBN |
9781538121191 hardcover |
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1538121190 hardcover |
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9781538121207 paperback |
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1538121204 paperback |
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9781538121214 electronic publication |
| Standard No. |
40029762172 |
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