{"product_id":"conspiracy-theories-a-primer-9781538173244","title":"Conspiracy Theories: A Primer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this popular text, updated throughout and now including Covid-19 and the 2020 presidential election and aftermath, introduces students to the research into conspiracy theories and the people who propagate and believe them. In doing so, Uscinski and Enders address the psychological, sociological, and political sources of conspiracy theorizing. They rigorously analyze the most current arguments and evidence while providing numerous real-world examples so students can contextualize the current debates. Each chapter addresses important current questions, provides conceptual tools, defines important terms, and introduces the appropriate methods of analysis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Why Study Conspiracy Theories?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Are Conspiracy Theories Important?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKennedy Assassination and Other Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Are Conspiracy Theories Important?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Popular Misconceptions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy theories are more popular now\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Theories are Extreme\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Theories are for the Mentally Ill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConservatives Believe More Conspiracy Theories than Liberals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Theories are More Popular in the US (or in some other place)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan of the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 What is a Conspiracy Theory?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDefining Our Terms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalsifiability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Standards for Evaluating Conspiracy Theories \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Diversity of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Conspirators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Number of Conspirators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Do People Conspire? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Methods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Goals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Theory Beliefs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Thinking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Theorist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Post-Truth World?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnomalous Beliefs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Popularity of Conspiracy and Anomalous Beliefs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Theories and Poll Numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmigration Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment Malfeasance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtraterrestrial Cover-up\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalevolent Global Conspiracies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal Well-being\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eControl of Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnomalistic Beliefs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 The Psychology and Sociology of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychological Factors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognitive Traits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonality Traits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychological Conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCriticisms of the Psychological Approach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSociological Factors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 The Politics of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower and Conspiracy Theories \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Locus of Power\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePartisan Conspiracy Theorizing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpinion Formation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hypodermic Needle Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Minimal Effects Model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePartisanship and Conspiracy Theory Beliefs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymmetry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Interaction between Partisanship and Conspiracy Thinking \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConspiracy Theories Are for Losers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Donald Trump and the Elections of 2016 and 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonald Trump Runs for President\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnti-Establishment Orientations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrump-Russia Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsequences of Conspiracy Theory Politics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 QAnon, COVID-19, Social Media, and The Era of “Post-truth”QAnon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOVID-19 Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Conspiracy Theory Beliefs Over Time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline Exposure to Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes Online Exposure Spread Conspiracy Theories?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Effect of Conspiracy Theory Beliefs on Deleterious Actions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA New Satanic Panic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurtailing the Spread and Effects of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041242415447,"sku":"9781538173244","price":58.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538173244.jpg?v=1750949483","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/conspiracy-theories-a-primer-9781538173244","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}