The goal of this volume is to explore the social and political dynamics of rumour and the related concept of urban or contemporary legend. These forms of communication often appear in tandem with social problems, including riots, racial or political violence, and social and economic upheavals. The volume emphasizes the connection of rumour to a set of social concerns from government corruption and corporate scandal, to racial, religious, and other prejudices. Central to the dialogue are issues of truth, belief, history, public policy, and evidence.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis INC International Concepts
ISBN-13
9780202307473
eBay Product ID (ePID)
91991824
Product Key Features
Author
Veronique Campion-Vincent
Publication Name
Rumor Mills: the Social Impact of Rumor and Legend
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government, Sociology
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
282 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
454g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Veronique Campion-Vincent
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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