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Author |
: Lance deHaven-Smith |
Publisher |
: University of Texas Press |
Total Pages |
: 273 |
Release |
: 2013-04-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780292743793 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0292743793 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Conspiracy Theory in America by : Lance deHaven-Smith
Asserts that the Founders' hard-nosed realism about the likelihood of elite political misconduct—articulated in the Declaration of Independence—has been replaced by today's blanket condemnation of conspiracy beliefs as ludicrous by definition.
Author |
: Michael Butter |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 146 |
Release |
: 2020-10-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781509540839 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1509540830 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Nature of Conspiracy Theories by : Michael Butter
Conspiracy theories seem to be proliferating today. Long relegated to a niche existence, conspiracy theories are now pervasive, and older conspiracy theories have been joined by a constant stream of new ones – that the USA carried out the 9/11 attacks itself, that the Ukrainian crisis was orchestrated by NATO, that we are being secretly controlled by a New World Order that keep us docile via chemtrails and vaccinations. Not to mention the moon landing that never happened. But what are conspiracy theories and why do people believe them? Have they always existed or are they something new, a feature of our modern world? In this book Michael Butter provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the nature and development of conspiracy theories. Contrary to popular belief, he shows that conspiracy theories are less popular and influential today than they were in the past. Up to the 1950s, the Western world regarded conspiracy theories as a legitimate form of knowledge and it was therefore normal to believe in them. It was only after the Second World War that this knowledge was delegitimized, causing conspiracy theories to be banished from public discourse and relegated to subcultures. The recent renaissance of conspiracy theories is linked to internet which gives them wider exposure and contributes to the fragmentation of the public sphere. Conspiracy theories are still stigmatized today in many sections of mainstream culture but are being accepted once again as legitimate knowledge in others. It is the clash between these domains and their different conceptions of truth that is fuelling the current debate over conspiracy theories.
Author |
: Mark Fenster |
Publisher |
: U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages |
: 315 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780816632428 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0816632421 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Conspiracy Theories by : Mark Fenster
JFK, Karl Marx, the Pope, Aristotle Onassis, Queen Elizabeth II, Howard Hughes, Fox Mulder, Bill Clinton -- all have been linked to vastly complicated global (or even galactic) intrigues. In this enlightening tour of conspiracy theories, Mark Fenster guides readers through this shadowy world and analyzes its complex role in American culture and politics. Fenster argues that conspiracy theories are a form of popular political interpretation and contends that understanding how they circulate through mass culture helps us better understand our society as a whole. To that end, he discusses Richard Hofstadter's The Paranoid Style in American Politics, the militia movement, The X-Files, popular Christian apocalyptic thought, and such artifacts of suspicion as The Turner Diaries, the Illuminatus! trilogy, and the novels of Richard Condon. Fenster analyzes the "conspiracy community" of radio shows, magazine and book publishers, Internet resources, and role-playing games that promote these theories. In this world, the very denial of a conspiracy's existence becomes proof that it exists, and the truth is always "out there." He believes conspiracy theory has become a thrill for a bored subculture, one characterized by its members' reinterpretation of "accepted" history, their deep cynicism about contemporary politics, and their longing for a utopian future. Fenster's progressive critique of conspiracy theories both recognizes the secrecy and inequities of power in contemporary politics and economics and works toward effective political engagement. Probing conspiracy theory's tendencies toward scapegoating, racism, and fascism, as well as Hofstadter's centrist acceptance of a postwar American"consensus, " he advocates what conspiracy theory wants but cannot articulate: a more inclusive, engaging political culture.
Author |
: Asbjørn Dyrendal |
Publisher |
: BRILL |
Total Pages |
: 570 |
Release |
: 2018-10-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789004382022 |
ISBN-13 |
: 900438202X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis Handbook of Conspiracy Theory and Contemporary Religion by : Asbjørn Dyrendal
Conspiracy theories are a ubiquitous feature of our times. The Handbook of Conspiracy Theories and Contemporary Religion is the first reference work to offer a comprehensive, transnational overview of this phenomenon along with in-depth discussions of how conspiracy theories relate to religion(s). Bringing together experts from a wide range of disciplines, from psychology and philosophy to political science and the history of religions, the book sets the standard for the interdisciplinary study of religion and conspiracy theories.
Author |
: Jesse Walker |
Publisher |
: Harper Collins |
Total Pages |
: 333 |
Release |
: 2014-10-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780062383228 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0062383221 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis The United States of Paranoia by : Jesse Walker
A comprehensive history and analysis of the origins, evolution, and current life, legacy, and impact of conspiracy theories in American culture and politics, from the colonial era to today. Conspiracies have been woven through America’s social tapestry since the beginning of its history. The United States of Paranoia is a unique and fascinating look at how these commonly held beliefs—true or not—have helped shape the American cultural imagination. Using examples from colonial times to today, Jesse Walker makes the compelling argument that paranoia doesn’t just exist on the fringe of society, but is at the core of our national identity. Walker doesn’t focus on proving or disproving a particular theory. Synthesizing intensive archival research in a pulp fiction narrative, he explores the myths that haunt our nation, breaking them into five distinct categories: The Enemy Outside, The Enemy Within, The Enemy Above, The Enemy Below, and The Benevolent Conspiracy. From J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI to Watergate, the “Matrix” phenomenon to the Birthers, Walker reveals how national myths have influenced our lives, including our view of ourselves and our government. He also identifies and explores the little-recognized rise of a subculture obsessed not with one single myth or another, but in the notion of the conspiracy phenomenon itself. This growing obsession, Walker attests, offers profound insight into what it means to be American. Provocative, well-reasoned, and utterly compelling, the United States of Paranoia will make you rethink the world and the nation in a new and different way.
Author |
: J. Byford |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Total Pages |
: 188 |
Release |
: 2011-10-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780230349216 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0230349218 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Synopsis Conspiracy Theories by : J. Byford
Through a series of specific questions that cut to the core of conspiracism as a global social and cultural phenomenon this book deconstructs the logic and rhetoric of conspiracy theories and analyses the broader social and psychological factors that contribute to their persistence in modern society.
Author |
: Joseph E Uscinski |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 247 |
Release |
: 2023-03-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781538173268 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1538173263 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis Conspiracy Theories by : Joseph E Uscinski
The second edition, updated throughout and now including Covid-19 and the 2020 presidential election and aftermath, 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.
Author |
: Joseph E. Uscinski |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 171 |
Release |
: 2020-01-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781538121214 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1538121212 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Conspiracy Theories by : Joseph E. Uscinski
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.
Author |
: Kathryn S. Olmsted |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 335 |
Release |
: 2011-03-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199753956 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199753954 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis Real Enemies by : Kathryn S. Olmsted
This timely book links the explosion of conspiracy theories about the U.S. government in recent years to the revelations of real government conspiracies. It traces anti-government theories from the birth of the modern state in World War I to the current war on terror.
Author |
: Lance deHaven-Smith |
Publisher |
: University of Texas Press |
Total Pages |
: 273 |
Release |
: 2013-04-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780292749108 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0292749104 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Conspiracy Theory in America by : Lance deHaven-Smith
Ever since the Warren Commission concluded that a lone gunman assassinated President John F. Kennedy, people who doubt that finding have been widely dismissed as conspiracy theorists, despite credible evidence that right-wing elements in the CIA, FBI, and Secret Service—and possibly even senior government officials—were also involved. Why has suspicion of criminal wrongdoing at the highest levels of government been rejected out-of-hand as paranoid thinking akin to superstition? Conspiracy Theory in America investigates how the Founders’ hard-nosed realism about the likelihood of elite political misconduct—articulated in the Declaration of Independence—has been replaced by today’s blanket condemnation of conspiracy beliefs as ludicrous by definition. Lance deHaven-Smith reveals that the term “conspiracy theory” entered the American lexicon of political speech to deflect criticism of the Warren Commission and traces it back to a CIA propaganda campaign to discredit doubters of the commission’s report. He asks tough questions and connects the dots among five decades’ worth of suspicious events, including the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy, the attempted assassinations of George Wallace and Ronald Reagan, the crimes of Watergate, the Iran-Contra arms-for-hostages deal, the disputed presidential elections of 2000 and 2004, the major defense failure of 9/11, and the subsequent anthrax letter attacks. Sure to spark intense debate about the truthfulness and trustworthiness of our government, Conspiracy Theory in America offers a powerful reminder that a suspicious, even radically suspicious, attitude toward government is crucial to maintaining our democracy.