Conspiracy theories Books
Oxford University Press The Zinoviev Letter
Book SynopsisIn 1998, Chief Historian of the Foreign Office Gill Bennett was commissioned by Foreign Secretary Robin Cook to get to the bottom of a mystery that had haunted the Labour Partyand British politics more generallyfor over seventy years. This is the story of what she discovered.Trade ReviewA suspenseful and illuminating peek behind the veiled layers of secrecy underlying Western and Soviet intelligence operations * FOREWORD Reviews *Authoritative, absorbing, scrupulously researched. * Tony Barber, The Financial Times *In her vivid account of her bid to ascertain the real origins of the Zinoviev epistle, Gill Bennett provides many fascinating new details of this tangled episode. * The Economist *In an age of "fake news", when the Zinoviev Letter continues to be used as shorthand for establishment skulduggery, historians have an important role in separating myth from fact, even if many of those facts are, frustratingly, far from clear. This book is a timely addition to that cause. * Giles Udy, The Times *A well-written, scrupulously researched and argued account of an enduring mystery that neatly illustrates the haphazard interactions of politics, bureaucracy and history. In the absence of further new evidence, this book is as close as we're likely to get to a definitive account. * Alan Judd, The Spectator *[A] superb book, a compelling mixture of history, anecdote and historiography ... Bennett tells a story that could have been a plot from an Ealing comedy, featuring a motley crew of retired services types and chancers, cynical Foreign Office mandarins, inept politicians, intriguing Bolsheviks and dispossessed White Russians ... [a] careful and scrupulous study. * Simon Heffer, Literary Review *A fascinating book. * Paul Donnelley, The Express *Bennett does an excellent job of weaving the complicated subplots, scandals and tales of incompetence into an engrossing narrative. * Dan Lomas, International Affairs *This is an excellent analysis of a subject of perennial interest. It repays the attention of anyone interested in interwar British politics and intelligence, as well as the wider, fascinating, and occasionally murky world of the postrevolutionary Russian diaspora. It is a significant work. * Andrew Thorpe, Journal of Modern History *Bennett's story is fascinating. * Duncan Bowie, Chartist *This is a substantial and authoritative history of one of the most controversial and long-lasting items of "fake news" ever published. * Ian Mitchell's Book Recommendations *Did Gill Bennett, the Miss Marple of secret service archives, have a premonition when setting out to write this fascinating book, that current events would shape its market? The Zinoviev Letter has the lot - possible subversion of a Western democratic election, forged documents, fake news, clandestine networks and an array of characters straight out of Central Casting. The ultimate mystery of who wrote the 1924 letter, which was read round the world, still remains. But Gill Bennett's account is the closest we have got so far to finding out who did what, with what and for whom. * Lord Peter Hennessy *A brilliant, gripping dissection of the most famous 'fake news' in twentieth-century Britain and its dramatic impact on relations with Russia, British politics, and the intelligence services. * Christopher Andrew, Emeritus Professor of Modern and Contemporary History, University of Cambridge, and author of The Secret World: A History of Intelligence *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Abbreviations Introduction: The Impact of the Zinoviev Letter on British Politics 1: One Version of the Truth 2: In Search of the Red Letter 3: Enquiries and investigations, 1924-1925 4: The Plot Thickens, 1928-1929 5: The Philby Effect, 1960-1970 6: New Labour, New Investigation, 1998-1999 7: So Who Wrote the Zinoviev Letter, and Does it Matter? Conclusion: Good Conspiracy Theories Never Die Appendix: The Text of the Zinoviev Letter Notes Note on Archival Sources and Bibliography Picture Acknowledgements Index
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The University of Chicago Press Conspiracies of Conspiracies
Book SynopsisKonda traces the America’s obsession with conspiratorial thought from the early days of the Republic up to our own anxious moment.
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McGill-Queen's University Press Search for the Unknown Canadas UFO Files and the
Book SynopsisBeginning in the 1950s, alleged UFO sightings sparked tension between the Canadian government and its citizens. The public demanded investigation and disclosure while the state appeared unconcerned. In Search for the Unknown Matthew Hayes presents the first comprehensive history of UFO investigations in Canada.Trade Review“Meticulously researched, Search for the Unknown is a much-needed title that fills a gap in the history of Canada’s UFO dealings. Although Hayes doesn’t take a position on the existence of these flying objects, he peppers his book with just enough of the fun stuff to give a predominantly academic work some entertainment value. Quirky pencil sketches of spacecraft by eyewitnesses and a few compelling reports that left even the government scratching its head are pleasantly juxtaposed with the more detailed bureaucratic record.” Literary Review of Canada“It is easy to ridicule conspiracy theorists but Hayes is careful to explain that [the appeal of these ideas] was in part due to the increasing lack of trust in the government in the 1960s, the call for greater transparency and the dismissive attitude of government departments. … This a very readable account of the response to UFOs in the shadow of the USA.” Magonia Review“Search for the Unknown is a much- needed title that fills a gap in the history of Canada’s UFO dealings. Although Hayes doesn’t take a position on the existence of these 8ying objects, he peppers his book with just enough of the fun stuff to give a predominantly academic work entertainment value.” Literary Review of Canada"In this sober and original book, Hayes reconstructs attempts by the Canadian government to investigate—or to limit consideration of—UFO reports across the span of the Cold War. Consistently intriguing and handled in clear prose style." Choice
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Indiana University Press UFOs Chemtrails and Aliens What Science Says
Book SynopsisTrade Review"UFOs, Chemtrails, and Aliens is a model of scientific reasoning, rational analysis, and elegant prose that reveals a phenomenon every bit as interesting as the possibility of alien life landing here on Earth or existing somewhere out there in the cosmos—the fact that we can conceive of such a concept, study it scientifically, and understand that we are part of the universe as evolved sentient beings capable of such sublime thought."—Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrologue: Consider the Following1. Science and the Paranormal2. The Believing Brain3. Area 51: What is Really Going on in There?4. The Roswell Incident: What Really Happened?5. Close Encounters of the Second Kind: Physical Evidence of Alien Contact6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Direct Encounters with Aliens7. Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind: Alien Abduction8. The Mythos of Ancient Aliens 9. Praying to Aliens10. Ancient Myths and Modern Media11. Cloud's Illusions12. Are They Out There?13. Why Do People Believe in UFOs and Aliens?14. The VerdictNotesIndex
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University of Washington Press Inside the World of Climate Change Skeptics
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University of Washington Press Inside the World of Climate Change Skeptics
Book SynopsisAn extraordinary look into doubt, denial, and distrustAs wildfires rip across the western United States and sea levels rise along coastal cities from Louisiana to Alaska, some people nevertheless reject the mainstream scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change. What leads people to doubt or outright denial? What leads skeptics to change their minds? Drawing from a rich collection of interviews and surveys with self-identified climate change skeptics (and some former ones), sociologists Kristin Haltinner and Dilshani Sarathchandra delve into the underlying dynamics of climate skepticism in the United States. In probing how ideas about science, religion, politics, and media affect perceptions of climate change, they find a far greater diversity of attitudes and beliefs than one might expectincluding some pro-environmental views. With this nuanced understanding of climate change skepticism, Inside the World of Climate Change Skeptics offers m
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MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin Ukrainian Otherlands Diaspora Homeland and Folk
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Conspiracy Theories and Secret Societies For
Book SynopsisEntering the world of conspiracy theories and secret societies is like stepping into a distant, parallel universe where the laws of physics have completely changed: black means white, up is down, and if you want to understand what's really going on, you need a good reference book.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Conspiracy Theories and Secret Societies: The Improbable Wedded to the Inscrutable. Chapter 1: Everything You Know Is Wrong. Chapter 2: Conspiracism and the Origin of Modern Conspiracy Theories. Chapter 3: Building the Perfect Beast: Secret Societies through the Ages. Part II: A Colossal Compilation of Conspiracy Theories. Chapter 4: Everybody Knows About It: The World’s Most Common Conspiracy Theories. Chapter 5: JFK and Other Presidents: The Conspiracies Behind the Guns. Chapter 6: The World Ends Monday — Racial, Religious, and Apocalyptic Conspiracies. Chapter 7: Not of This Earth: Innocent Pawns in an Intergalactic Imbroglio. Chapter 8: Tracking the Evolution of the 9/11 Conspiracy Theories. Part III: Secret Societies and Societies with Secrets. Chapter 9: The Freemasons: The World’s Longest-Running Secret Society. Chapter 10: Rosicrucians and the Evolution of Occult Secret Societies. Chapter 11: The Illuminati: The Bavarian Boogeymen. Chapter 12: Secret Societies of Terror and Death. Chapter 13: Frolicsome Fraternalism and Nefarious Foes of Freedom. Chapter 14: Thugs, Mugs, and Lugs: The Mafia and Other Underworld Societies. Chapter 15: Banks and Super Committees: Knowing All, Owning All, Controlling All. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Conspiracy Theories That Skirt the Edge of Madness. Chapter 17: Ten Conspiracies That Were Absolutely True. Chapter 18: Ten Weirdest Secret Societies of All Time. Index.
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Random House USA Inc A Vast Conspiracy The Real Story of the Sex
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inspiration for Impeachment: American Crime Story on FXThe definitive account of the Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandals, the extraordinary ordeal that nearly brought down a president—with a new preface by the author that reframes the events in light of the Me Too movement “A story as taut and surprising as any thriller . . . [an] unimpeachable page-turner.”—People First published a year after the infamous impeachment trial, this propulsive narrative captures the full arc of the Clinton sex scandals—from their beginnings in a Little Rock hotel to their culmination on the floor of the United States Senate with only the second vote on presidential removal in American history. Rich in character and fueled with the high octane of a sensational legal thriller, A Vast Conspiracy has indelibly shaped our understanding of this disastrous moment in Ame
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Penguin Putnam Inc Under the Eye of Power
Book SynopsisFrom beloved cultural historian and acclaimed author of Ghostland comes a history of America's obsession with secret societies and the conspiracies of hidden powerThe United States was born in paranoia. From the American Revolution (thought by some to be a conspiracy organized by the French) to the Salem witch trials to the Satanic Panic, the Illuminati, and QAnon, one of the most enduring narratives that defines the United States is simply this: secret groups are conspiring to pervert the will of the people and the rule of law. We’d like to assume these panics exist only at the fringes of society, or are unique features of the internet age. But history tells us, in fact, that they are woven into the fabric of American democracy.Cultural historian Colin Dickey has built a career studying how our most irrational beliefs reach the mainstream, why, and what they tell us about ourselves. In Under the Eye of Power, Dickey charts the history of Amer
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Storm Is Here
Book SynopsisThe New Yorker's award-winning war correspondent returns to his own country to chronicle its accelerating civic breakdown, in an indelible eyewitness narrative of startling explanatory powerAfter years of living abroad and covering the Global War on Terrorism, Luke Mogelson went home in early 2020 to report on the social discord that the pandemic was bringing to the fore across the US. An assignment that began with right-wing militias in Michigan soon took him to an uprising for racial justice in Minneapolis, then to antifascist clashes in the streets of Portland, and ultimately to an attempted insurrection in Washington, D.C. His dispatches for The New Yorker revealed a larger story with ominous implications for America. They were only the beginning.This is the definitive eyewitness account of how—during a season of sickness, economic uncertainty, and violence—a large segment of Americans became convinced of the need to battle against dark for
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Princeton University Press Political Rumors
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""A thought-provoking journey through the intricate world of political rumors. . . . Invaluable for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of both misinformation and the complex scholarly conversation surrounding the topic." * Choice *
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Princeton University Press A Lot of People Are Saying The New Conspiracism
Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of the Financial Times' Summer Books of 2019: Politics""[Muirhead and Rosenblum] are convincing in their argument that there is something different afoot in the world of conspiracy and that danger lies ahead if we don't confront it with truth and action." * Kirkus *"Muirhead and Rosenblum have pointed out something genuinely new and disturbing, but in an appropriately careful, levelheaded way. Just one of many reasons this is a book worth reading, even if it doesn’t make for a particularly happy story. . . . I’d recommend it to anyone disturbed by what’s going on."---Jesse Singal, New York Magazine's Intelligencer"Timely and insightful . . . . A tremendous contribution . . . . It identifies and names a new style of political discourse and clarifies the danger it poses . . . . At a time when so much attention focuses on Trump’s formal abuses of power, A Lot of People Are Saying shines an illuminating spotlight on the even more destructive power of his words, and the wild eddies of unreason they unleash."---Lee Drutman, Washington Monthly"[The authors] insist that there is a meaningful difference between believing in a conspiracy theory and committing conspiracism, without any theory at all."---Jill Lepore, Times Literary Supplement"Both terrifying and hopeful — and maybe the best book I’ve read recently on the rise of conspiratorial thinking in the Trump era. (The section on “enacting democracy” is vital)." * Carlos Lozada on Twitter *"There’s this book, A Lot of People Are Saying: The New Conspiracism and the Assault on Democracy, and I’ve been thinking about it a lot because it does capture something essential about how we respond in these moments."---Jon Lovett, Pod Save America
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Princeton University Press A Lot of People Are Saying
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University Press of Kansas Lee Harvey Oswald as I Knew Him
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Xlibris Corporation This is Not an Assault Penetrating the Web of Official Lies Regarding the Waco Incident
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Xlibris Corporation This is Not an Assault Penetrating the Web of Official Lies Regarding the Waco Incident
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The History Press Ltd The Perkin Warbeck Conspiracy
Book SynopsisPerkin Warbeck, pretender to the English throne, claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York & Norfolk, the younger of the two sons of Edward IV imprisoned in the Tower of London by Richard III, and whose true fate is unknown to this day. He led two attempts to claim the crown, but was captured by Henry VII and hanged at Tyburn. This book looks at who Warbeck really was, how he was used by those in power in Burgundy, France, Italy, Scotland and Ireland, and the progress of the conspiracy itself. It has often been considered to be a side issue to Henry''s reign, but this book reveals how close the conspirators came to bringing about a fundamental change in European politics. Importantly, Ian Arthurson not only sets the plot within the context of what was happening in fifteenth-century Europe, but also reveals important truths about Henry''s reign in England. Illustrated with a wealth of contemporary portraits, paintings, engravings and documents, The Perkin Warbeck Conspiracy w
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The History Press Ltd The Flight of Rudolf Hess
Book SynopsisOn 10 May 1941, Rudolf Hess - Deputy Fuhrer of the Third Reich - embarked on his astonishing flight from Augsburg to Scotland. At dusk the same day, he parachuted on to a Scottish moor and was taken into custody. His arrival provoked widespread curiosity and speculation, which has continued to this day. Why did Hess fly to Scotland? Had Hitler authorized him to attempt to negotiate peace? Was British Intelligence involved? What was his state of mind at the time? Drawing on a variety of reliable archive and eyewitness sources in Britain, Germany and the USA, authors Roy Conyers Nesbit and Georges van Acker have written what must be the most objective assessment of the Hess'' story yet to be published. Their compelling narrative not only dispels many of the extraordinary conspiracy theories, but also uncovers some intriguing new facts.
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The History Press Ltd Unsolved Aviation Mysteries
Book SynopsisA fresh assessment of five of the most compelling unresolved aviation mysteries
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New Generation Publishing The Ultimate Conspiracy The Biomedical Paradigm
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John Wiley & Sons Beardmore The Viking Hoax that Rewrote History
Book SynopsisHow the sensational discovery of a Viking grave in northern Ontario became a major museum controversy when it was exposed as a hoax.Trade Review"Douglas Hunter gives voice to a large, international cast of characters – both the supporters who believed a Viking grave had been found in Beardmore in 1931 and the naysayers who warned of a hoax. Eye-witness testimony, expert opinions, hearsay, and more, preserved in an extensive evidentiary record, cast light on the ins and outs and possible motives animating a coup-turned-scandal that threatened professionals' reputations and attracted scrutiny into the 1950s." Barnett Richling, University of Winnipeg, and author of In Twilight and in Dawn: A Biography of Diamond Jenness"A fascinating story about the alleged discovery of a Viking grave near Beardmore, Ontario, in the 1930s, and the ongoing controversy over its authenticity. Douglas Hunter uses the whole story as an entry point into thinking about disciplinary power, about what stories matter, whose voices count, and to whom." Christopher Dummitt, Trent University and author of Unbuttoned: A History of Mackenzie King's Secret Life"What makes Beardmore truly intriguing is Hunter's focus on big-picture issues, including toxically deferential academia and the history of museum culture. Hunter describes his focus as being on 'the history of history, or of the ideas in history' - Beardmore is a testament to how that approach, together with a factual retelling of events, can make for a richer reading experience. Hunter has written an excellent book that is engrossing from beginning to end, while also engaging with critical issues that were in play at a time in which Canadian history was very nearly rewritten." Quill & Quire"Beardmore: The Viking Hoax that Rewrote History could be a Nordic saga; it is a tale of intrigue, power, and conflicts, of heroes and villains. Douglas Hunter has painstakingly examined this hoax, from its soggy origins in a mining claim close to Beardmo
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Qanon Chaos and the Cross
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Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd The Zinoviev Controversy Resolved
Book SynopsisThe Zinoviev letter had reached the Foreign Office via the Secret Service. It caused a storm, with accusations that it was a fabrication by White Russians or by British elements hostile to the Labour Government. The author reveals that Zinoviev's letter was not a fabrication, as has been widely believed for almost a hundred years.Trade Review`A compellingly researched re-interpretation of one of the most important documents in the history of inter-war British politics. It significantly changes our narrative of the period and has implications that reverberate far beyond the 1920s' Stephen Taylor, Professor of History at Durham University
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Oldcastle Books Ltd Occult London
Book SynopsisLondon, more than any other city, has a secret history concealed from view. Behind the official façade promoted by the heritage industry, lies a city of esoteric traditions and obscure institutions, of lost knowledge and hidden locations. Occult London rediscovers this hidden history, unearthing the secret city and its...Trade ReviewAn interesting book covering Elizabethan, Eighteenth Century, Victorian and Twentieth Century London, looking at witches, witchcraft, Nicholas Hawksmoor, secret societies and more -- Carmen * Zinegeek *a great little reference book, entertainingly written and full of fascinating information about the mysterious side of England's capital city -- Lucya Szachnowski * www.badwitch.co.uk *A neat summary of the occult life of London, with all the usual suspects noted, and linked to premises in the capital where they lived, died, outraged the neighbours and otherwise operated * Magonia *
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Oldcastle Books Ltd UFOs Aliens and the Battle for the Truth
Book SynopsisThis no-nonsense guide to one of our most enduring mysteries presents a short history of the strangest encounters, looks carefully at explanations from the blunt to the truly bizarre, offers insights into the strongest evidence we are being visited by beings from another world and sources the best sceptical arguments that all can be...Trade ReviewBook reveals how "alien super-minds" would help Carlisle United reach Premier League * Evening News and Star *If you want the truth about UFOs you won't find it surfing the internet or by doing research on YouTube. Start with Neil's book - it will open your mind to the true nature of this baffling and ever-changing enigma maybe * David Clarke author of How UFOs Conquered the World *This is a wonderful informative book on what UFOlogy is all about. It covers a lot of ground, and for those coming into UFOlogy for the very first time, this is the book for you. I thoroughly enjoyed reviewing this book. Get it on your book shelf now * Strange Phenomena Investigations *Neil Nixon takes us on an entertaining journey through the history and evolution of UFO reporting and investigation. -- Nigel Watson * Starburst Magazine *Maidstone author Neil Nixon takes a fresh look at 74 years of UFO sightings * Kent Messenger *
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Oldcastle Books Ltd British Traitors
Book SynopsisBritish Traitors explores the lives and motivations of a number of the traitors who betrayed their country during the twentieth century. From Kim Philby to Lord Haw-Haw, Wilfred Macartney to George Blake, the book Investigates what drives a person to commit that most heinous of crimes - treason....
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Progressive Press Truth Jihad
Book SynopsisMillions of people now know the main arguments for the thesis 9/11 was an inside job, starting from the controlled demolition of the World Trade Center buildings No. 1, 2 and 7. Even a champion of orthodoxy like Time Magazine was obliged to note that the 9/11 Truth Movement is no longer a fringe phenomenon. It is a mainstream reality. Kevin Barrett takes this now-familiar thesis as a springboard to new territory in this book. Like Jack Kerouac in On the Road, Barrett has written a gospel for a new generation of post-9/11 sceptics. This ebullient book strikes a confident keynote for this sudden coming of age. It is a tonic draft of courage for millions of disenfranchised 9/11 truthers -- and for the uneasy majority who sense that America, once a beacon of ideals for humanity, is no longer on the right track. Truth Jihad is the first 9/11 Truth book that is not primarily tasked with proving 9/11 was an inside job to our fellow humanity, who remain blindly trapped inside the mainstream me
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JFK Lancer Production In The Eye Of History Disclosures in the JFK assassination medical evidence
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Sky Books Spandau Mystery
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Trine Day Shadow Masters
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Trine Day Disconnecting the Dots
Book SynopsisQuestioning actions taken by American intelligence agencies prior to 9/11, this book charges that the CIA and NSA repeatedly and deliberately withheld information from the FBI, thereby allowing hijackers to attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. It looks at the findings of the four main 9/11 investigations.
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Changing Lives Press Final Destination Disaster What Really Happened
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Thinking Critically About the Kennedy
Book SynopsisThinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination uses the tools of critical thinking, historical research, and philosophical inquiry to debunk the many myths and conspiracy theories surrounding JFKâs shocking and untimely death. As we approach the 60th anniversary of the violent public assassination of President John F. Kennedy, over half of all Americans surveyed continue to believe that he was killed by a conspiracy involving multiple assassins. Through its reasoned and detailed analysis of the content and evolution of JFK conspiracy narratives, this book also serves as a comprehensive case study of paranoid reasoning and modern mythmaking. The bookâs opening chapters lay out the official academic consensus concerning the Kennedy assassination (better known as the Lone Gunman Theory) and discuss the origins of popular interpretations of Kennedyâs life and death, such as the nostalgic myth of Camelot, the unsympathetic Irish Mafia narrative, and the many conspirTrade Review"So much has been written about the JFK assassination and the numerous conspiracy theories about it. What remains undiagnosed is the motivation not of Oswald (or any other purported assassins) but of the conspiracy theorists themselves. What’s in it for them? The short answer is power. The long answer is in this book, the most important contribution to the literature to come along in a generation. Michel Gagné is reflective and thoughtful in both his thinking and his writing".Michael Shermer, Ph.D. Publisher of Skeptic magazine, columnist for Scientific American, Presidential Fellow of Chapman University, USA, and author of Heavens on Earth , The Moral Arc, The Believing Brain, and Why People Believe Weird Things"Michel Gagné is skeptical of JFK conspiracy theories, and he is also a teacher of logic. Thus he recognizes in conspiracy arguments fallacies that are not peculiar to the JFK case, but crop up in all sorts of debates. His volume is a cogent and incisive treatment of the whole assassination landscape, with particular attention to recent conspiracy arguments not dealt with in earlier volumes from people like Posner and Bugliosi".John McAdams, Ph.D.† Formerly Professor of Political Science, Marquette University, USA, and author of JFK Assassination Logic: How to Think about Claims of Conspiracy"Michel Gagné tackles the problem of conspiracism head on. He considers the many reasons why people believe in conspiracies. He systematically, critically, and successfully analyzes the most prominent interpretations of the assassination of JFK, the actors involved, and their respective motivations. Thinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination offers a contemporary application of critical thinking to a controversial and hotly debated subject".Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. Professor, School of Criminal Justice, University of Baltimore, USA"Michel Jacques Gagné’s Thinking Critically is a richly-detailed antidote to JFK conspiracy thought. He submits JFK CT thinking to direct tests against reality. It is impossible to praise this book too much or to capture its power in a few words. The result of decades of research and five yearsof writing, Thinking Critically is a textured and thoughtful treatment of many of the major conspiracy themes surrounding JFK’s murder."Excerpt from Martin J. Kelly, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Washington Decoded on https://www.washingtondecoded.com/site/2022/11/gagne.htmlPodcasts and Interviews:https://www.paranoidplanet.ca/podcast/episode/7ceea3b5/bonus-episode-5b-i-wrote-a-bookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLueJPOpdkU&t=41shttps://www.peteranthonyholder.com/2022/04/03/0659-the-stuph-file-program/http://www.ryanraysr.com/inside-the-war-room/ (Episode 100)https://radiox.com/radio-x-files-emission-integrale-du-mercredi-01-fevrier-2023/https://newbooksnetwork.com/thinking-critically-about-the-kennedy-assassination Table of Contents1. Introduction: Knowledge and Conspiracy Theories PART I: MYTH AND COUNTER MYTH: Will the Real JFK Please Stand Up? 2. Three Dead in Dallas: The "Official Story" 3. The Kennedy Mystique: From Irish Mafia to Camelot 4. Case Never Closed: The Evolving Conspiracy Narrative PART II: MOTIVE: "Like Caesar, He Is Surrounded by Enemies…" 5. The Anti-Civil Rights Movement: Right Wing Racists, Nixon, and the FBI 6. "Double Cross! Double Cross!": The Mafia and Jack Ruby 7. Spooks and Nukes: The CIA and its War on Cuba 8. Dominoes and Dictators: The Pentagon and the War in Vietnam 9. "A Damned Murder, Inc.!": LBJ and the Warren Commission 10. "I’m Just a Patsy!": Lee Harvey Oswald’s Life and Motive PART III: MEANS: "It’s Gonna Be a Turkey Shoot!" 11. The Shooting Gallery: The Motorcade and Dealey Plaza 12. The Man in the High Window: The Evidentiary Case Against Lee Harvey Oswald 13. Going Ballistic: Of Missing and Magic Bullets PART IV: OPPORTUNITY: "We’re Through the Looking Glass Here!" 14. The Secret Cleaning Service: Did JFK’s Bodyguards Cover Up a Conspiracy? 15. Of Missing Wounds and Fake X-Rays: Was JFK’s Autopsy a Fraud? 16. Crop Marks on My Face: Were Lee Oswald’s Backyard Photos Doctored? 17. America’s Bloodiest Home Video: Is the Zapruder Film Authentic? 18. Conclusion: Why Conspiracists Rewrite the Past
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Book SynopsisWho believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others?What are the consequences of such beliefs?Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true?The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that conspiracy theories are a modern phenomenon, exploring their broad social contexts, from politics to the workplace. The book explains why some people are more susceptible to these beliefs than others and how they are produced by recognizable and predictable psychological processes.Featuring examples such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and climate change, The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories shows us that while such beliefs are not always irrational and are not a pathological trait, they can be harmful to individuals and society.Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 –Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Chapter 2 – When do People Believe Conspiracy Theories? Chapter 3 – The Architecture of Belief Chapter 4 – The Social Roots of Conspiracy Theories Chapter 5 – Conspiracy Theories and Ideology Chapter 6 – Explaining and Reducing Conspiracy Theories Further Reading Notes References
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Flatiron Books Stuff They Dont Want You to Know
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WW Norton & Co Looking for an Enemy 8 Essays on Antisemitism
Book SynopsisGreat Jewish thinkers offer salient historical commentary on the roots of antisemitism and its contemporary resurgence.Trade Review"One would be hard-pressed to find such a succinct and yet fulsome discussion on the state of antisemitism today as is found in this collection... A bold yet troubling treasure." -- Library Journal"Glanville brings together an impressive set of essays... The contributors bring a healthy diversity of experiences, and...the pieces, taken as a whole, transcend partisan positions for a larger look at 'antisemitism's resurgence.' The result is eye-opening." -- Publishers Weekly"Well-curated... The variety of perspectives in this slim collection captures the emotional intensity of [antisemitism] and the urgent need to address it." -- Kirkus Reviews"[A] tough, brilliant little book [that] pins down antisemitism in its fluorescent modern form, but with its bizarre, repetitious history.… This collection, full of vivid intelligence and wit,… tells stories that we need to think about right now" -- Jean Seaton - Observer"In this collection of essays, serious writers grapple with a serious and increasingly urgent question: What drives those who hate Jews, and why is that hatred stirring once more? Whether through careful analysis or evocative and moving memoir; whether writing from Europe, Israel or the US; and whether you agree with all, some or none of them, they combine to offer a timely perspective on what, rather bleakly, seems to be a timeless problem. Looking for an Enemy sheds fresh and revealing light on an ancient menace." -- Jonathan Freedland, journalist and host of The Long View"This collection of essays is demanding in the best possible way. It is tough because the authors, who do not all agree in their approach, do not compromise on this most explosive of topics. It is painful because there are narratives here that won’t leave you after you’ve put the book down." -- Sir Trevor Phillips, broadcaster and host of Trevor Phillips on Sunday"Like all the best meetings of Jewish minds, this book will make you think, argue and see the world anew." -- Hadley Freeman, author of House of Glass
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Orion Publishing Co Passenger List
Book Synopsis''A first class, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Fast-paced, flawlessly executed and hugely entertaining, it''ll leave you breathless.'' Sara LotzA missing plane.A cabin full of suspects.One woman''s quest for the truth.When Atlantic Airlines Flight 702 disappears mid-flight between London and New York, the world is stunned. With the public clamouring for answers, authorities seem at a loss as to how to explain the plane''s disappearance. There were 256 passengers on Flight 702, with many carrying dark secrets on board with them. Could one of them hold the truth behind the plane''s disappearance? College student Kaitlin Le''s beloved twin brother Conor was on that plane. She refuses to believe the official statements, or to join her parents in their blind acceptance of Conor''s death. But as she journeys deeper into the murky heart of what really happened on board that plane, it becomes clear she''s drawing
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Arcturus Publishing Doomsday
Book SynopsisNigel Cawthorne is a graduate of University College, London, where he studied Physics before turning to writing as a career. He has been a writer and editor for over 35 years. He has written, contributed to and edited over 100 books. His other historical titles include: The Bamboo Cage, The Empress of South America, Daughter of Heaven, World at War, The Battles of World War II, Vietnam - A War Lost and Won, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great and Sex Lives of the Great Dictators. He lives in London.
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Conspiracies
Book SynopsisThis fascinating full-colour hardback guide brings together the most intriguing and compelling conspiracy theories, illustrated with striking photographs.From secret societies and assassinations, to government cover-ups and UFO sightings, Conspiracies examines a range of popular conspiracy theories and takes a fresh look at the truth behind them. Who was really behind the assassination of JKF? Are The Bilderberg Group really running our world? Is the HAARP programme interfering with our minds? Take a look into into the shadowy realms of popular conspiracy theories that have shaped our culture and challenged our understanding of reality.Includes:• CERN• Disappearance of Flight MH370• The Rothchild Banking Family• Secrets of the Catholic Church• Area 51 and UFO Disclosure• The CIA and Salvador Allende• Agenda 21 and the UNWhether you''re a skeptic, a believer, or s
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Conspiracies of World War II
Book SynopsisA wealth of conspiracies surrounds World War II. Governments used every means at their disposal to win the war, from covert assassinations to outlandish secret missions and shocking cover-ups. Intelligence agencies practiced stunning deceptions and spread disinformation spread widely and rumours spread like wildfire. But what truths lie beneath these elaborate theories?Military historian Alexander Macdonald examines the evidence.In this fascinating book, you will learn whether:• The Nazis really did set up a secret base in Antarctica• the US Navy conducted experiments to make their warships invisible• Adolf Hitler really faked his own death and escaped from the bunker in 1945Illustrated with black and white photographs throughout, this book provides a gripping analysis of conspiracies surrounding World War II.
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Conspiracy
Book SynopsisWho killed JFK? What happened to Malaysian Airways plane MH370, the flight ''that disappeared''? What really happened to Jeffrey Epstein?Featuring government cover-ups, secret societies, unsolved mysteries and brazen experiments, Conspiracy explores the range of conspiracy theories from the most outlandish to the most plausible, and gets to the bottom of what really happened. Whether discussing strange goings on at CERN or the meetings of the Bilderberg Group, authors Charlotte Greig and Mike Rothschild examine the facts with a clear and critical eye and tell you what it is we really need to worry about.
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Arcturus Publishing Unexplained Mysteries of the Ancient World
Book SynopsisWilliam Potter is a Leeds University graduate and has been a writer and editor of educational and activity books for both adults and children for more than two decades. His published works include a history of engineers, railway and science museum handbooks, titles on prehistoric life, Vikings, the environment, new technology, guides to drawing comic-book and fantasy art, along with numerous science and mathematics titles for school-age readers.
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Arcturus Publishing Modern Mysteries of the Unexplained
Book SynopsisNeil Ward is the host of the show The Paranormal Peepshow on the Paranormal UK radio network and was one of the founding members of the British Visionary Artist Group. He is an active paranormal researcher and has investigated UFOs, psychic events and more in his search to learn more. He has written a number of books, including True Tales of the Paranormal.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Kennedy Assassinations
Book SynopsisDetails the full story of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on 22 November 1963.
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Author Solutions Inc Betrayed
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Orion Publishing Co Cold Vengeance
Book SynopsisThe dramatic second novel in a three-book story arc starring enigmatic FBI Agent Pendergast on his search for his long-lost wife, Helen.Trade ReviewThe pace of this entry in the increasingly popular Preston & Child series is more steady than usual, but the authors willingness to take their time ultimately pays dividends in terms of texture. * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Conspiracy Theories
Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive guide to the history and current shape of conspiracy theories in American life, including the findings of research seeking to understand their origins, type, function, and widespread appeal.This all-in-one resource provides an accessible overview of conspiracy theories past and present in all their many forms. Taking an even-handed, scholarly approach, the book outlines the longer history of conspiracy theories, starting with Ancient Greece and Rome and continuing the story up to the present day, including analysis of 9/11, anti-vaccine, COVID, and QAnon theories. It surveys an array of current books and articles to try to understand why people believe in and act on outlandish and evidence-free conspiracy theories.Notably, this resource also outlines the problems created by untrue conspiracy theories in terms of their negative impact on public debate, trust in others, and efforts to nurture an informed and educated citizenry. Instead,
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