{"product_id":"the-psychology-of-conspiracy-theories-9781138696105","title":"The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the consequences of such beliefs?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHas a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing examples such as the 9\/11 terrorist attacks and climate change, \u003ci\u003eThe Psychology of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/i\u003e shows us that while such beliefs are not always irrational and are not a pathological trait, they can be harmful to individuals and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 –Psychology of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 – When do People Believe Conspiracy Theories?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 – The Architecture of Belief\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 – The Social Roots of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 – Conspiracy Theories and Ideology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 – Explaining and Reducing Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019518706007,"sku":"9781138696105","price":17.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138696105.jpg?v=1750780508","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-psychology-of-conspiracy-theories-9781138696105","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}