Conspiracy Theories: A Primer
Autor Joseph E. Uscinski, Adam M. Endersen Limba Engleză Paperback – 3 mar 2023
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781538173251
ISBN-10: 1538173255
Pagini: 246
Ilustrații: 25 b/w illustrations; 10 tables
Dimensiuni: 153 x 223 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.37 kg
Ediția:Second Edition
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1538173255
Pagini: 246
Ilustrații: 25 b/w illustrations; 10 tables
Dimensiuni: 153 x 223 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.37 kg
Ediția:Second Edition
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Chapter 1 Why Study Conspiracy Theories?
Why Are Conspiracy Theories Important?
Kennedy Assassination and Other Conspiracy Theories
Why Are Conspiracy Theories Important?
The Popular Misconceptions
Conspiracy theories are more popular now
Conspiracy Theories are Extreme
Conspiracy Theories are for the Mentally Ill
Conservatives Believe More Conspiracy Theories than Liberals
Conspiracy Theories are More Popular in the US (or in some other place)
Plan of the Book
Chapter 2 What is a Conspiracy Theory?
Defining Our Terms
Conspiracy
Conspiracy Theory
Falsifiability
Other Standards for Evaluating Conspiracy Theories
The Diversity of Conspiracy Theories
The Conspirators
The Number of Conspirators
When Do People Conspire?
The Methods
The Goals
Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
Conspiracy Thinking
Conspiracy Theorist
The Post-Truth World?
Anomalous Beliefs
Conclusion
Chapter 3 The Popularity of Conspiracy and Anomalous Beliefs
Measurement
Conspiracy Theories and Poll Numbers
Immigration Conspiracy Theories
Government Malfeasance
Extraterrestrial Cover-up
Malevolent Global Conspiracies
Personal Well-being
Control of Information
Anomalistic Beliefs
Conclusion
Chapter 4 The Psychology and Sociology of Conspiracy Theories
Psychological Factors
Cognitive Traits
Personality Traits
Psychological Conditions
Criticisms of the Psychological Approach
Sociological Factors
Conclusion
Chapter 5 The Politics of Conspiracy Theories
Power and Conspiracy Theories
The Locus of Power
Partisan Conspiracy Theorizing
Opinion Formation
The Hypodermic Needle Theory
The Minimal Effects Model
Partisanship and Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
Symmetry
The Interaction between Partisanship and Conspiracy Thinking
Conspiracy Theories Are for Losers
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Donald Trump and the Elections of 2016 and 2020
Donald Trump Runs for President
Anti-Establishment Orientations
Trump-Russia Conspiracy Theories
Consequences of Conspiracy Theory Politics
Conclusion
Chapter 7 QAnon, COVID-19, Social Media, and The Era of "Post-truth"QAnon
COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
Other Conspiracy Theory Beliefs Over Time
Online Exposure to Conspiracy Theories
Does Online Exposure Spread Conspiracy Theories?
The Effect of Conspiracy Theory Beliefs on Deleterious Actions
A New Satanic Panic
Curtailing the Spread and Effects of Conspiracy Theories
Conclusions
Appendix
Why Are Conspiracy Theories Important?
Kennedy Assassination and Other Conspiracy Theories
Why Are Conspiracy Theories Important?
The Popular Misconceptions
Conspiracy theories are more popular now
Conspiracy Theories are Extreme
Conspiracy Theories are for the Mentally Ill
Conservatives Believe More Conspiracy Theories than Liberals
Conspiracy Theories are More Popular in the US (or in some other place)
Plan of the Book
Chapter 2 What is a Conspiracy Theory?
Defining Our Terms
Conspiracy
Conspiracy Theory
Falsifiability
Other Standards for Evaluating Conspiracy Theories
The Diversity of Conspiracy Theories
The Conspirators
The Number of Conspirators
When Do People Conspire?
The Methods
The Goals
Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
Conspiracy Thinking
Conspiracy Theorist
The Post-Truth World?
Anomalous Beliefs
Conclusion
Chapter 3 The Popularity of Conspiracy and Anomalous Beliefs
Measurement
Conspiracy Theories and Poll Numbers
Immigration Conspiracy Theories
Government Malfeasance
Extraterrestrial Cover-up
Malevolent Global Conspiracies
Personal Well-being
Control of Information
Anomalistic Beliefs
Conclusion
Chapter 4 The Psychology and Sociology of Conspiracy Theories
Psychological Factors
Cognitive Traits
Personality Traits
Psychological Conditions
Criticisms of the Psychological Approach
Sociological Factors
Conclusion
Chapter 5 The Politics of Conspiracy Theories
Power and Conspiracy Theories
The Locus of Power
Partisan Conspiracy Theorizing
Opinion Formation
The Hypodermic Needle Theory
The Minimal Effects Model
Partisanship and Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
Symmetry
The Interaction between Partisanship and Conspiracy Thinking
Conspiracy Theories Are for Losers
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Donald Trump and the Elections of 2016 and 2020
Donald Trump Runs for President
Anti-Establishment Orientations
Trump-Russia Conspiracy Theories
Consequences of Conspiracy Theory Politics
Conclusion
Chapter 7 QAnon, COVID-19, Social Media, and The Era of "Post-truth"QAnon
COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
Other Conspiracy Theory Beliefs Over Time
Online Exposure to Conspiracy Theories
Does Online Exposure Spread Conspiracy Theories?
The Effect of Conspiracy Theory Beliefs on Deleterious Actions
A New Satanic Panic
Curtailing the Spread and Effects of Conspiracy Theories
Conclusions
Appendix
Recenzii
What do conspiracy beliefs mean for current politics, and what drives them? Easily accessible, nuanced, critical, carefully argued, and meticulously sourced, the updated and revised Conspiracy Theories: A Primer is a highly useful introduction for students and lay persons alike. Uscinski and Enders cover the field of contemporary research. They show the broader contexts, address common mistakes, and give the reader the current and best data on different general and specific beliefs.
Too often, conspiracy theory culture is dismissed as a sign of the times, something unique to today's news, today's personalities. Uscinski makes a very important lesson clear: Conspiracy ideation is not just something that's in the news right now; it's a constant throughout the human race and throughout human history. The better we understand this and how we're all susceptible to such faulty thought processes, the better inoculated against it we become. This primer should be an annual re-read for everyone -- imagine how much good that would do in the world.
If you are looking for a very accessible book that systematically outlines and insightfully discusses academic research on conspiracy theories on the most pressing topics today, bingo!
If you think America has never been as prone to conspiracy thinking as it is now, that conspiracy theories are overwhelmingly found just on one end of the political spectrum, that only mentally disturbed people believe in conspiracies, or that censorship is a wise way to battle misinformation, this book should disabuse you of all those myths-and many more.
Uscinski and Enders thread the needle between what we often assume is the problem of belief in conspiracy theories vs. the problem of how we should talk about conspiracy theories. Looking at how different academic fields have tried to get to grips with what, if anything, is wrong with these things we call 'conspiracy theories,' Uscinski and Enders take all of us conspiracy theory theorists to task in some way, shape, or form, and-as a consequence-provides a through-line of analysis that doesn't borrow but, rather, synthesises work across the broader literature. This book is not just a valuable resource for people who are interested in finding out how the wider academic literature understands conspiracy theory theory; rather, it is a guide to navigating our sometimes conspiratorial waters.
At a time when expert knowledge has come under attack and fevered partisanship is rampant, Conspiracy Theories: A Primer is a useful guide to help readers make sense of this disorienting state of affairs. Drawing on a large range of research from multiple fields, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the state of knowledge on conspiracy theories in an entertaining and accessible way. This book will appeal to newcomers curious about what they hear in the news as well as researchers seeking to make their own mark on the field. As the authors make clear, conspiracy theories have been with us for a long time and are not likely to disappear anytime soon.
Uscinski and Enders' excellent book provides the reader with an excellent overview of the nature of belief in conspiracy theories as gleaned from research carried out by psychologists, sociologists, and political scientists. It also effectively explodes many widely held popular misconceptions regarding such beliefs. It is written in a clear and accessible style making it suitable for both students and the interested lay reader. Highly recommended.
Too often, conspiracy theory culture is dismissed as a sign of the times, something unique to today's news, today's personalities. Uscinski makes a very important lesson clear: Conspiracy ideation is not just something that's in the news right now; it's a constant throughout the human race and throughout human history. The better we understand this and how we're all susceptible to such faulty thought processes, the better inoculated against it we become. This primer should be an annual re-read for everyone -- imagine how much good that would do in the world.
If you are looking for a very accessible book that systematically outlines and insightfully discusses academic research on conspiracy theories on the most pressing topics today, bingo!
If you think America has never been as prone to conspiracy thinking as it is now, that conspiracy theories are overwhelmingly found just on one end of the political spectrum, that only mentally disturbed people believe in conspiracies, or that censorship is a wise way to battle misinformation, this book should disabuse you of all those myths-and many more.
Uscinski and Enders thread the needle between what we often assume is the problem of belief in conspiracy theories vs. the problem of how we should talk about conspiracy theories. Looking at how different academic fields have tried to get to grips with what, if anything, is wrong with these things we call 'conspiracy theories,' Uscinski and Enders take all of us conspiracy theory theorists to task in some way, shape, or form, and-as a consequence-provides a through-line of analysis that doesn't borrow but, rather, synthesises work across the broader literature. This book is not just a valuable resource for people who are interested in finding out how the wider academic literature understands conspiracy theory theory; rather, it is a guide to navigating our sometimes conspiratorial waters.
At a time when expert knowledge has come under attack and fevered partisanship is rampant, Conspiracy Theories: A Primer is a useful guide to help readers make sense of this disorienting state of affairs. Drawing on a large range of research from multiple fields, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the state of knowledge on conspiracy theories in an entertaining and accessible way. This book will appeal to newcomers curious about what they hear in the news as well as researchers seeking to make their own mark on the field. As the authors make clear, conspiracy theories have been with us for a long time and are not likely to disappear anytime soon.
Uscinski and Enders' excellent book provides the reader with an excellent overview of the nature of belief in conspiracy theories as gleaned from research carried out by psychologists, sociologists, and political scientists. It also effectively explodes many widely held popular misconceptions regarding such beliefs. It is written in a clear and accessible style making it suitable for both students and the interested lay reader. Highly recommended.