The Nature of Conspiracy Theories

ISBN-13: 9781509540822 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 210 str.

Michael Butter; Sharon Howe

Opis

"A comprehensive introduction to conspiracy theories and their growing presence in the age of the internet"--

Recenzje

"In this stunningly wide-ranging book, Michael Butter runs conspiracy theory through a prism that reveals its logic, narratology, history, cultural specificity and psychological appeal. Using examples from the assassination of Julius Caesar to the suspicions of Donald Trump, Butter shows how the scholarly delegitimation of conspiracy theory has paradoxically enhanced its visibility. The result is a compelling account of how conspiracy theory works, why it seems so pervasive, and how we can combat its most dangerous consequences." Timothy Melley, author of Empire of Conspiracy: The Culture of Paranoia in Postwar America "In this compelling book, Michael Butter provides a detailed perspective on the nature of conspiracy theories. He takes a historical perspective yet expertly weaves together research across many disciplines to explain why conspiracy theories are sometimes believed but often belittled." Karen Douglas, University of Kent "

O autorze

Michael Butter is Professor of American Studies at the University of Tübingen