Russia Today and Conspiracy Theories: People, Power and Politics on RT

ISBN-13: 9780367224677 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 108 str.

Ilya Yablokov; Precious N. Chatterje-Doody

Opis

The Russian international media outlet Russia Today (RT) has been widely accused in the Western world of producing government propaganda and conspiracy theories. This book explores for the first time what role conspiracy theories actually play in the network’s broadcasts.

Spis treści

Introduction: The Curious Case of RT  1. Conspiracy Theories, the Evolution of Communication, and the Contemporary Global Media Environment  2. ‘Question More’? The Kremlin’s Strategy Behind RT  3. The World According to the Truthseekers  4. Conspiracy and Democracy: Election Meddling and #TrumpRussia  5. Conspiracy and Crisis: Narrative Holes and the Skripal Affair  6. RT in the Post-Pandemic World  Conclusion