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Though there is significant scholarly literature on the topic in psychology, sociology, philosophy, and more, American Conspiracy Theories is the first to use broad, long-term empirical data to analyze this popular American tendency. Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent draw on three sources of original data: 120,000 letters to the editor of the New York Times and Chicago Tribune from between 1890 and 2010; a two-wave survey from before and after the 2012 presidential election; and discussions of conspiracy theories culled from online news sources, blogs, and other Web sites, also from before and after the election. Through these sources, they are able to address crucial questions, such as similarities and differences in the nature of conspiracy theories over time, the role of the Internet and communications technologies in spreading modern conspiracy theories, and whether politics, economics, media, war, or other factors are most important in popularizing conspiratorial beliefs.
Ultimately, they conclude that power asymmetries, both foreign and domestic, are the main drivers behind conspiracy theories, and that those at the bottom of power hierarchies have a strategic interest in blaming those at the top-in other words, "conspiracy theories are for losers." But these "losers" can end up having tremendous influence on the course of history, and American Conspiracy Theories is an unprecedented examination of one of the defining features of American political life.
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ISBN: 9780199351817
ISBN-10: 0199351813
Published: 9th October 2014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: Oxford University Press USA
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.8 x 1.6
Weight (kg): 0.36
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- Non-FictionSociety & CulturePopular Beliefs & Controversial KnowledgeConspiracy Theories
- Non-FictionHistoryRegional & National HistoryHistory of the Americas
- Non-FictionPolitics & GovernmentPolitical Control & FreedomsHuman Rights
- Non-FictionPolitics & GovernmentInternational RelationsEspionage & Secret Services