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Conspiracy Theories : A Critical Introduction by Jovan Byford (2011, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherPalgrave Macmillan The Limited
ISBN-101137520248
ISBN-139781137520241
eBay Product ID (ePID)208729557
Product Key Features
Number of PagesVIII, 179 Pages
Publication NameConspiracy Theories : a Critical Introduction
LanguageEnglish
SubjectConspiracy Theories, Sociology / General, General, Personality
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
AuthorJovan Byford
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science, Psychology
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Jovan Byford's account as to why conspiracy theories are persistent, proliferating and popular offers a welcome, pertinent and well-constructed survey. [It is a] clear, accessible, illustrated, indexed and erudite text…" - Equinox: Journal for Research into Freemasonry and Fraternalism , Vol 3, No 1 (2012), (http://www.equinoxpub.com/journals/index.php/JRFF/article/view/15294/pdf) "In this book, Jovan Byford has managed to pull off a neat little trick. He has produced a book that not only provides an excellent introduction to the psychology of belief in conspiracy theories for the beginner but also provides food for thought for those already working in the area." - Chris French, Goldsmiths, UK "In this book Jovan Byford provides a clear, concise and compelling guide to conspiracy theories. He explains where they come from, why people believe in them, and what the political consequences are. Given the vast increase in talk of conspiracy in the age of the internet, there is a real need for an accessible yet critical introduction to the topic, and this book provides it." Peter Knight, University of Manchester, UK, "Jovan Byford's account as to why conspiracy theories are persistent, proliferating and popular offers a welcome, pertinent and well-constructed survey. [It is a] clear, accessible, illustrated, indexed and erudite text " - Equinox: Journal for Research into Freemasonry and Fraternalism, Vol 3, No 1 (2012), (http://www.equinoxpub.com/journals/index.php/JRFF/article/view/15294/pdf) "In this book, Jovan Byford has managed to pull off a neat little trick. He has produced a book that not only provides an excellent introduction to the psychology of belief in conspiracy theories for the beginner but also provides food for thought for those already working in the area." - Chris French, Goldsmiths, UK "In this book Jovan Byford provides a clear, concise and compelling guide to conspiracy theories. He explains where they come from, why people believe in them, and what the political consequences are. Given the vast increase in talk of conspiracy in the age of the internet,there is a real need for an accessible yet critical introduction to the topic, and this book provides it." Peter Knight, University of Manchester, UK
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal001.9
Table Of ContentList of Figures Acknowledgements Introduction Towards a Definition of Conspiracy Theories Conspiracy Theories and Their Vicissitudes Anatomy of the Conspiracy Theory Conspiracy Theory and Antisemitism Psychology and Conspiracy Theory Conclusion References Index
SynopsisThrough a series of specific questions that cut to the core of conspiracism as a global social and cultural phenomenon this book, now in paperback, deconstructs the logic and rhetoric of conspiracy theories and analyses the broader social and psychological factors that contribute to their persistence in modern society., "In this book Jovan Byford provides a clear, concise and compelling guide to conspiracy theories. He explains where they come from, why people believe in them, and what the political consequences are. Given the vast increase in talk of conspiracy in the age of the internet, there is a real need for an accessible yet critical introduction to the topic, and this book provides it." Peter Knight, University of Manchester, UK "In this book, Jovan Byford has managed to pull off a neat little trick. He has produced a book that not only provides an excellent introduction to the psychology of belief in conspiracy theories for the beginner but also provides food for thought for those already working in the area." - Chris French, Goldsmiths, UK No event of any significance in the world today ' be it an unexpected election result, a terrorist attack, the death of a public figure, a meteorological anomaly, or the flu pandemic ' takes place without generating at least a flutter of conspiracy speculations.Conspiracy Theories: A Critical Introduction, now in paperback, offers a well informed, highly accessible, and thoroughly engaging introduction to conspiracy theories, discussing their nature and history, causes and consequences. Through a series of specific questions that cut to the core of conspiracism as a global social and cultural phenomenon, the 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.'_¢ What are the defining characteristics of conspiracy theories and how do they differ from legitimate inquiries into actual conspiracies?'_¢ How long have conspiracy theories been around and to what extent are contemporary versions similar to those of yesteryear?'_¢ Why do conspiracy theories all sound alike and what ensures their persistence in modern society?'_¢ What psychological benefits do conspiracy theories bring to those who subscribe to them? '_¢ Why are conspiracy theories so often mobilized by political forces whose agenda is antithetical to democratic politics?, 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.
LC Classification NumberBF698-698.9
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