While engaging in rich discussion, Conspiracy Theories analyzes current arguments and evidence while providing real-world examples so students can contextualize and visualize the debates. Each chapter addresses important current questions, provides conceptual tools, defines important terms, and introduces the appropriate methods of analysis.
While engaging in rich discussion, Conspiracy Theories analyzes current arguments and evidence while providing real-world examples so students can contextualize and visualize the debates. Each chapter addresses important current questions, provides conceptual tools, defines important terms, and introduces the appropriate methods of analysis.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Chapter 1 Conspiracy Theories across Time and Space Why do conspiracy theories matter? This introductory chapter first discusses the important impacts that conspiracy theories have historically had and continue to have on our politics and society. How do conspiracy theories tie into current phenomena such as fake news, populism, authoritarianism, overt racism, and nationalism? Chapter 2 What is a Conspiracy Theory? The definition of "conspiracy theory" varies widely in popular usage, and arguments about conspiracy theories often depend on our definitions. What counts as conspiracy theory and why? What are the main terms to know when discussing conspiracy theories? Chapter 3 The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Much of the research into conspiracy theories has focused on individual psychology. What psychological factors makes some people more prone than others to believing in conspiracy theories? Chapter 4 Conspiracy Theories in the United States What are the most popular conspiracy theories in the United States currently? What are the important conspiracy theories historically? Does conspiracy theorizing fit a pattern over time? What theories can help us understand conspiracy theorizing in the US? Chapter 5 The Social and Political Determinants of Conspiracy Theorizing Group membership, be it racial, religious, or political, drives the conspiracy theories that people tend to believe in. How does group affiliation affect conspiracy belief? Chapter 6 Conspiracy Theories across the World What do conspiracy theories look like in other countries? What facets of governmental structure and culture affect the prevalence of conspiracy theories? Chapter 7 Are Conspiracy Theories Good or Bad (or both)? This chapter takes stock of the good, the bad, and the ugly of conspiracy theories.
Chapter 1 Conspiracy Theories across Time and Space Why do conspiracy theories matter? This introductory chapter first discusses the important impacts that conspiracy theories have historically had and continue to have on our politics and society. How do conspiracy theories tie into current phenomena such as fake news, populism, authoritarianism, overt racism, and nationalism? Chapter 2 What is a Conspiracy Theory? The definition of "conspiracy theory" varies widely in popular usage, and arguments about conspiracy theories often depend on our definitions. What counts as conspiracy theory and why? What are the main terms to know when discussing conspiracy theories? Chapter 3 The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Much of the research into conspiracy theories has focused on individual psychology. What psychological factors makes some people more prone than others to believing in conspiracy theories? Chapter 4 Conspiracy Theories in the United States What are the most popular conspiracy theories in the United States currently? What are the important conspiracy theories historically? Does conspiracy theorizing fit a pattern over time? What theories can help us understand conspiracy theorizing in the US? Chapter 5 The Social and Political Determinants of Conspiracy Theorizing Group membership, be it racial, religious, or political, drives the conspiracy theories that people tend to believe in. How does group affiliation affect conspiracy belief? Chapter 6 Conspiracy Theories across the World What do conspiracy theories look like in other countries? What facets of governmental structure and culture affect the prevalence of conspiracy theories? Chapter 7 Are Conspiracy Theories Good or Bad (or both)? This chapter takes stock of the good, the bad, and the ugly of conspiracy theories.
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