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1 Edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Series |
Conspiracy theories
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Covid Conspiracy Theories in Global Perspective examines how conspiracy theories and related forms of misinformation and disinformation about the Covid-19 pandemic have circulated widely around the world. Covid conspiracy theories have attracted considerable attention from researchers, journalists, and politicians, not least because conspiracy beliefs have the potential to negatively affect adherence to public health measures. While most of this focus has been on the US and Western Europe, this collection provides a unique global perspective on the emergence and development of conspiracy theories through a series of case studies. The chapters have been commissioned by recognised experts on area studies and conspiracy theories. The chapters present case studies on how Covid conspiracism has played out (some focused on a single country, others on regions), using a range of methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including history, politics, sociology, anthropology, and psychology. Collectively, the authors reveal that, although there are many narratives that have spread virally, they have been adapted for different uses and take on different meanings in local contexts. This volume makes an important contribution to the rapidly expanding field of academic conspiracy theory studies, as well as being of interest to those working in the media, regulatory agencies, and civil society organisations, who seek to better understand the problem of how and why conspiracy theories spread"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |
| Local Note |
Taylor & Francis Taylor & Francis eBooks: Open Access |
| Subject |
Conspiracy theories.
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COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
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Social media and society.
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Fear.
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Culture conflict.
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| Added Author |
Butter, Michael, editor.
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Knight, Peter, 1968- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Covid conspiracy theories in global perspective 1 Edition. New York, NY : Routledge, 2023 9781032362137 (DLC) 2022043994 |
| ISBN |
9781003330769 (ebook) |
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1003330762 |
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9781032362137 (hardback) |
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9781032359434 (paperback) |
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